Washington, Feb. 12 -- Xcoal Energy and Resources CEO Ernie Thrasher has expressed excitement about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, especially so early in US President Donald Trump's administration.

In an interview with ANI, Thrasher expressed optimism about opportunities for US companies in the energy and natural resources sectors to deal with and have commercial relationships with Indian companies.

On being asked about PM Modi's visit to the US and energy cooperation between the two nations, he said, "We're very excited about the Prime Minister coming here, especially so early in the president's administration. And I think the opportunities for US companies in the energy and natural resources space to deal and have com...