New Delhi, Sept. 6 -- Amid the ongoing tariff row, Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to United States President Donald Trump's remark that the two leaders would "always be friends" even as their ties face strains over tariffs on Indian goods.. PM Modi said he "fully reciprocates" and "deeply appreciates" the sentiment.

Reacting to Donald Trump's "will always be friends" with PM Modi remark earlier today, the prime minister, in a post on X, said, "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."

The comment comes after Trump on Friday re-affirmed thaat he and PM Modi will...