The US has said that it is committed to enhance bilateral trade volume with India. Talking to newspersons in New Delhi today, after his meeting with the Commerce Minister, Mr.Anand Sharma, the US Trade representative Ronald Kirk said that he is in India to seek a rigorous bilateral investment treaty between the two countries. This, he said, is bound to promote reciprocal investment flows and lay a solid foundation for a robust relationship. Mr.Kirk said he discussed with Mr. Sharma ways to improve trade and investment in infrastructure, healthcare, education, information technology and energy.The visiting dignitary said he had sought a more liberal environment for US investments into India.Mr. Anand Sharma said ,the potential for bilateral trade and commerical relations between the two countries are immense. He said, the India-US Trade Policy Forum has established a roadmap for further engagement in this regard. Our correspondent reports the US trade representative's trip precedes an official visit to the US next month by the Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh at the invitation of President Barack Obama.The US has said that it is committed to enhance bilateral trade volume with India. Talking to newspersons in New Delhi today, after his meeting with the Commerce Minister, Mr.Anand Sharma, the US Trade representative Ronald Kirk said that he is in India to seek a rigorous bilateral investment treaty between the two countries. This, he said, is bound to promote reciprocal investment flows and lay a solid foundation for a robust relationship. Mr.Kirk said he discussed with Mr. Sharma ways to improve trade and investment in infrastructure, healthcare, education, information technology and energy.The visiting dignitary said he had sought a more liberal environment for US investments into India.Mr. Anand Sharma said ,the potential for bilateral trade and commerical relations between the two countries are immense. He said, the India-US Trade Policy Forum has established a roadmap for further engagement in this regard. Our correspondent reports the US trade representative's trip precedes an official visit to the US next month by the Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh at the invitation of President Barack Obama.
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US committed to improve trade with India: Ronald Kirk