New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed the announcement of a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement between India and the United States, saying it would deepen investment and technology ties, strengthen resilient supply chains, and create large-scale employment, as New Delhi seeks to boost manufacturing under its "Make in India" programme and advance its goal of becoming a developed nation.
Thanking US President Donald Trump for his "personal commitment to robust ties" between the two countries, PM Modi said, "Great news for India and USA! This framework reflects the growing depth, trust and dynamism of our partnership. It strengthens Make in India by opening new opportunities for India's hardworking farme...