Modi's office said the two leaders "welcomed the significant progress in the negotiations for a mutually beneficial India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement."

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has begun a four-day tour of India as the two countries seek to strengthen their partnership by negotiating a bilateral trade deal.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi signaled progress toward a potential U.S.-India trade agreement during a key meeting in New Delhi, amid rising tariff tensions and strategic