During a recent meeting in Washington, Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, engaged in discussions with Congressman Pete Sessions, who is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations. Kwatra expressed appreciation for Sessions's continuous support in enhancing the India-US partnership. This meeting is part of broader negotiations between India and the US concerning a bilateral trade agreement (BTA). In February, both nations finalized a framework for the first phase of this agreement, which includes a commitment from the US to reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18%. Kwatra also held discussions with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and former National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien, indicating ongoing efforts to strengthen economic ties and cooperation.