Afghanistan, Nov. 12 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is close to finalizing a major trade and security deal with India to expand bilateral cooperation.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is close to finalizing a major agreement with India aimed at expanding bilateral economic and security relations.

According to a Reuters report on Tuesday, Trump said the deal would boost energy exports, investment in key industries, and strengthen strategic cooperation.

Speaking at the White House during the swearing-in of the new U.S. envoy to India, Trump said, "We are reaching a fair deal - a trade agreement that will be very different from the past."

Economic ties between the United States and India have grown steadily in re...