New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor on Saturday met Prime Minister and said that President Donald Trump considers PM Narendra Modi as a great and personal friend

Sergio Gor also noted that US values its relationship with India.

The remark comes amid tensions in India-US ties over US Trump's imposition of 50 per cent tariffs.

"I had an incredible meeting with Prime Minister Modi. We discussed bilateral issues, including defence, trade and technology. We also discussed the importance of critical minerals," said Sergio Gor.

Days after the Senate confirmed his appointment as the US envoy to India, Gor is on a six-day visit to New Delhi.

"Glad to receive Mr. Sergio Gor, Ambassador-designate of the US to India. I'm con...