<h1>Indian Minister Advocates for Stronger Indo-US Trade Ties, Proposes Initial Trade Package and Collaborative Business Efforts.</h1> The Indian Commerce and Industry Minister emphasized enhancing Indo-US trade, proposing that the two nations become resilient partners in the global value chain. Addressing the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, he highlighted India's readiness to sign an initial trade package with the US and encouraged collaboration between businesses. He discussed India's initiatives to attract investment, including a GIS-enabled land bank and a single-window clearance system. Despite pandemic challenges, he noted signs of economic recovery, citing increased railway freight and export growth. The Minister praised India's pandemic response and expressed confidence in achieving a $5 trillion economy within five years.