New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday welcomed the announcement of the India-US trade deal, calling the two countries natural partners and "the world's truest democracies".

He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for strengthening India's global engagement.

In a post on X, Rijiju said, "India and the US, the world's truest democracies, are natural partners with shared values and global responsibility. Together, we have the potential to advance peace, development, and innovation. Under the leadership of PM @narendramodi ji, India's global engagement continues to grow stronger. The India-US trade partnership reflects mutual trust and opportunity--benefiting citizens, farmers, youth, ...