Visit of Indian delegation for discussions on Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India-United States (U.S.) from 20th-23rd April 2026 at Washington D.C.

**Summary of Indian Delegation Visit for India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) Discussions** From April 20 to April 23, 2026, an Indian delegation visited Washington D.C. to conduct in-person negotiations with United States counterparts regarding the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and a preceding Interim Agreement. This visit follows a framework established in a Joint Statement issued on February 7, 2026, which focused on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade. The primary objectives of the meetings were to finalize specific details of the Interim Agreement and advance broader BTA negotiations. Discussions spanned multiple critical trade and economic areas, including: * Market Access and Non-Tariff Measures * Technical Barriers to Trade * Customs and Trade Facilitation * Investment Promotion * Economic Security Alignment * Digital Trade The Ministry of Commerce & Industry characterized the discussions as constructive, positive, and forward-looking, noting significant progress on key matters. Both parties have committed to continued engagement to maintain momentum in the bilateral trade relationship. **Administrative and Reference Data:** * **Ministry:** Ministry of Commerce & Industry * **Location of Meetings:** Washington D.C. * **Visit Dates:** April 20th–23rd, 2026 * **Post Date:** April 24, 2026, 3:12 PM (PIB Delhi) * **Release ID:** 2255255 * **Visitor Counter:** 1271 * **Associated Personnel:** Abhishek Dayal / Abhijith Narayanan

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