New Delhi/IBNS, March 17 -- US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who is in India for a three-day tour, on Monday said the premieres of both the nations are working towards strengthening "shared objectives and interests".

Gabbard, who arrived in India on March 16, called US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi "very good friends".

The shared objectives also include a firm commitment to Islamic terrorism, said Gabbard.

Gabbard's visit to India takes place amid the bilateral tension between the two nations over tariffs and trade.

Trump even during Prime Minister Modi's US visit earlier this year complained about steep tariffs on US goods exported to India.

Her visit follows Modi's trip to the Uni...