New Delhi, Sept. 6 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed his appreciation for President Donald Trump's positive assessment of India-US relations and reaffirmed the strong and forward-looking nature of their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi reiterated his stance, stating: "Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump's sentiments and positive assessment of our ties. India and the US have a very positive and forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership."

This marks the Prime Minister's first direct response to President Trump since the United States imposed a 25 percent tariff on Indian goods. A week later, an additional 25 percent tariff was annou...