00:00India describes its latest round of trade talks with the United States as positive and forward-looking.
00:07According to India's Commerce Ministry, both sides agree to step up efforts to reach a mutually beneficial agreement
00:14covering wider trade ties and the possibility of a formal trade deal.
00:20Officials also confirmed that a sixth round of negotiations is expected soon.
00:25The statement came after US President Donald Trump struck a softer tone
00:30following punitive tariffs imposed on Indian imports over its purchases of Russian oil.
00:36Trump had a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday
00:40ahead of the latter's 75th birthday, where he thanked Modi for helping to end the war in Ukraine.
00:47In response, Modi expressed appreciation for Trump's birthday wishes
00:50and reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the India-US partnership.
00:54Although no details were provided on any agreement relating to Ukraine,
00:59the conversation suggested an easing of tensions after months of strained ties.
01:04The relationship had been tested by Washington's demand that India reduce its reliance on Russian oil
01:10and calls to open India's agriculture and dairy sectors to American products.
01:15India's exports to the US fell to $6.86 billion in August, down from just over $8 billion in July.
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