Reference News Network, February 12 report: According to TASS, on February 11, Paul Kapur, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, stated that Washington believes the trade disputes between the United States and India have been basically resolved, and the United States is preparing to sell new weapons to India.
He spoke about U.S.-India relations during a hearing before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, saying: "In the defense sector, we have a broad agenda. We have just signed a ten-year framework agreement. This will enhance our cooperation in operational compatibility, joint exercises, and many other efforts undertaken in recent years. We will expand these activities. We are also preparing for some potential weapons procurement, which will help India strengthen its defense capabilities and sovereignty."
Kapur also said: "We are preparing a series of things. Although there is some uncertainty in trade, I believe the momentum is still there."
He emphasized: "I believe the trade issues have been basically resolved."
Earlier this month, the United States and India announced they had reached an agreement on the first part of the trade pact, with Washington agreeing to reduce the tariff rate on Indian exports to the United States to 18%. New Delhi stated that both sides are still conducting technical negotiations and plan to sign the formal legal documents in mid-March. (Translated by He Yingjun)
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