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On Tuesday the 7th of October 2025, a special delegation from America was in town led by Walters Russell and met the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Walter Russell Mead is a distinguished fellow at the American think tank Hudson Institute and after meeting Modi he said  the India-USA ties are destined to prosper.

After the meeting the Prime Minster in a message on social media platform X stated “Glad to interact with a US delegation of thinkers and business leaders led by Mr. Walter Russell Mead. Value their contribution in strengthening India-US ties and advancing our partnership for global peace, progress and prosperity.”

Giving details of the interaction, the news agency ANI on their website said the PM’s remarks highlighted the importance of continued collaboration between India and the United States in fostering mutual growth and global stability.

Meanwhile, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that the Indian government is in contact with the United States across various levels regarding the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), adding that there is a possibility for the agreement to take shape.

However, the minister did not specify any timeline for the conclusion of the BTA negotiations, emphasising that discussions are ongoing and not bound by deadlines.

“Our talks with the United States are ongoing continuously. Contacts are maintained at different levels. We never negotiate based on deadlines. The possibilities are full. Every possibility exists. Currently, the US government is in shutdown mode. In light of that, we’ll have to see how, where, and when the talks can take place,” the minister added.