India, Feb. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed the finalisation of the framework for an interim trade agreement between India and the United States, describing it as "great news for India and USA" and thanking US President Donald Trump for his "personal commitment to robust ties" between the two countries.

In a statement reacting to the development, Modi said the framework reflects the "growing depth, trust and dynamism" of the India-US partnership and would strengthen the Make in India initiative by opening up new opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, MSMEs, startup innovators and fishermen.

"This framework reflects the growing depth, trust and dynamism of our partnership. It strengthens 'Make in India' by openi...