India-US trade agreement in final stages, Marco Rubio said – deal will be completed soon

New Delhi: The much-awaited bilateral trade agreement between America and India has now reached the final stage. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that both the countries are very close to this agreement and the talks are expected to be completed in the coming few weeks. He said that both sides are excited about this agreement and it can be finalized soon.

India has emerged as a key focus in discussions on issues related to India-US trade talks, Quad cooperation, maritime security, critical minerals and regional diplomacy. India was also mentioned several times during the discussion on the budget request for the 2027 fiscal year before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, which shows the growing importance of India in America’s foreign policy.

Agreement on trade agreement can be reached soon

During the discussion before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Marco Rubio said that Washington and New Delhi are very close to a bilateral trade agreement. He said, "We hope to complete negotiations on our trade agreement soon. Probably this will be completed in a few weeks. Both sides are excited about this."

Emphasis also on Quad cooperation and maritime security

Rubio also mentioned the discussions he had with the foreign ministers of the Quad countries. He told that another meeting of Quad leaders is expected to be held by the end of this year. Along with this, he also informed about the increasing cooperation and progress between the four countries in the field of maritime security.

India’s role is important in reducing dependence on China

The US Secretary of State also underlined India’s important role in efforts to reduce dependence on China. He indicated that India is emerging as an important partner in global supply chains and strategic sectors.

America’s tough stance on Iran’s nuclear weapons program

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gore said on Wednesday that Iran’s acquisition of nuclear weapons is a big mistake for America. "Lakshman Rekha" Is. This statement has come at a time when there is a diplomatic and military standoff between Washington and Tehran to end the ongoing tension in West Asia.

Responding to a question at the ‘City 2026 India Conference’ held in Mumbai, Gore said that after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran, the Islamic Republic attacked its neighboring countries as well as Gulf countries like Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Sergio Gore said – 99 percent of the agreement has been completed

Sergio Gore also commented on the progress of the India-US trade agreement. He said that this agreement is almost in the final stage and agreement has been reached on most of the issues.

He said that India-America trade agreement is close. It is almost 99 percent complete and only one percent work is left. Both countries are trying to resolve the remaining one percent pending issues.