The White House on Tuesday reaffirmed President Donald Trump’s commitment to strengthening the India-US relationship, describing the partnership as one that the President feels “very strongly” about. The remarks come amid ongoing discussions between the two nations on trade, energy, and strategic cooperation.

Addressing a press briefing on Tuesday (local time), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “The President is positive and feels very strongly about the India-US relationship. A few weeks ago, he spoke to Prime Minister Modi directly when he celebrated Diwali in the Oval Office with many high-ranking Indian-American officials here at the White House.”

“I know the President has great respect for Prime Minister Modi and they speak pretty frequently,” she added.

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