PM Modi highlights growth in India-US ties, conveys New Year wishes to Trump

In a New Year greeting call on Monday night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished US President Donald Trump, his family and people of United States on occasion. PM Modi also discussed with Trump how India-US relations have gained strength over years with deepening strategic partnership, said a statement from Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday. PM Modi also expressed furr desire to continue working with President Trump and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

'PM highlighted significant progress made in India-US relations'

“PM Modi stated India-US relations have grown from strength to strength. PM highlighted significant progress made in deepening strategic partnership in previous year and expressed  desire to continue to work with President Trump for enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest,” said statement. 

government said US President also wished people of India prosperity and progress in new year. “He (Trump) expressed satisfaction at achievements in relationship in last few years and reiterated his readiness for furr deepening bilateral cooperation.”

'We are close to concluding a trade pack'

Earlier this week, India’s outgoing Ambassador to US, Harsh Vardhan Shringla said two countries are close to concluding a trade pack that would provide enhanced market access to both countries. Shringla made comments while addressing a group of Indian-American entrepreneurs during a farewell lunch on Friday organised for him by TiE DC, a regional chapter of global n-profit membership and mentoring organization for entrepreneurs.

“We are close to concluding a trade pack that would provide enhanced market access to both countries,” Shringla said during event.

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Modi-Trump bonhomie at Howdy Modi

trade deal was first anunced by US President Donald Trump when he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York in September on sidelines of UN General Assembly. Trump on September 24 said his country will soon have a trade deal with India to boost ecomic ties between two nations. 

Modi and Trump demonstrated friendship at joint appearance during Howdy Modi event in Houston. y hugged, clasped hands, clapped each or on back and had praised each or. y spoke about  ties between ir nations and governments and spoke of “historic” importance of ir joint appearance.

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