These issues were discussed during the Trade Policy Forum (TPF) meeting which was co-chaired by Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and US Trade Representative (USTR) Michael Froman here.
The US also took note of India's interest in engaging on social security totalisation and agreed to review any information provided by India about developments in its social security regime.
"They decided to continue their engagement on visa issues, and the US took note of India's interest in ensuring easier access for Indian professionals in the US.
It said both the countries agreed to establish a new technical dialogue that will promote cooperation on plant and animal health, and food safety issues in a manner that facilitates the movement of agricultural goods between the two countries.
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They also agreed to deepen bilateral engagement aimed at promoting bilateral investment across sectors.
Both the countries stressed on the importance of providing a transparent and predictable policy environment to help attract investments in manufacturing.
At several forums, India has raised its serious concerns with the US authorities over visa related issues and discriminatory social security benefits to Indian professionals working in America.
New Delhi wants early conclusion of the Totalisation Agreement. Under this pact an expatriate in either country need not contribute to social security schemes of the host country.
India had also issues related with market access for agri products such as rice, mangoes, pomegranates and table grapes.
Both the sides committed to identifying ways in which trade and innovation policies can enhance access to quality health and affordable medicines, it added.