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.

The meeting caps the first of a four-day visit by Vance and his family, a trip that underscores India’s importance among countries seeking trade negotiations with the U.S.