Guwahati, Sept. 10 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described India and the United States as "natural partners" and welcomed US President Donald Trump's recent conciliatory remarks, which referred to Modi as a "dear friend" and suggested progress in long-stalled trade discussions.

Posting on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi emphasized the strength of the bilateral relationship and expressed hope for a breakthrough in trade negotiations. "India and the US are close friends and natural partners," he wrote. "I am confident our trade negotiations will unlock the immense potential of the India-US partnership. Our teams are working hard to conclude the discussions swiftly."

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