Washington, Sept. 12 -- In a positive twist of events for the India-US economic and trade ties, President Donald Trump said, "I'll always be friends" with Prime Minister Modi, and called him a "great Prime Minister." Hours after his comment, PM Modi reciprocated by saying that he appreciates and fully reciprocates Trump's sentiments.

"He's a great Prime Minister. He's great. I'll always be friends, but I just don't like what he is doing at this particular moment. But India and the United States have a special relationship. There's nothing to worry about. We just have moments on occasions," Trump said at a White House press conference.

Modi reciprocated by posting on his X handle, "Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump'...