‘India-US relations have grown from strength to strength’: PM Modi to President Trump

India-US relations, which are built on trust, mutual respect and understanding, have grown from strength to strength, PM Modi said in a phone call with US President Donald Trump, the statement said on Tuesday morning.

Prime Minister Modi wished President Trump, his family and the people of the United States good health, prosperity and success in the New Year, it said.

The Prime Minister highlighted the significant progress made in deepening the Strategic Partnership between the two countries in the previous year and expressed his desire to continue to work with President Trump for enhancing cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, it added.

President Trump wished the people of India prosperity and progress in the New Year. He expressed satisfaction at the achievements in the relationship in last few years and reiterated his readiness for further deepening bilateral cooperation, the statement said.