Modi set for US visit in December; his bond with Trump was ‘envy of world’: Envoys

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the United States in December to attend the G20 summit, according to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. Gor stated on Monday that Washington would welcome another visit from the Prime Minister. He also expressed optimism that an interim India-US trade agreement will be finalized "sooner rather than later." Ambassador Gor noted that President Donald Trump remains actively engaged in bilateral relations, highlighting the strong connection they shared. Gor described conversations with Trump as akin to two friends catching up, discussing growing trade relations and the mutually beneficial business exchanges between the two nations. He emphasized that businesses are moving between India and the US weekly, creating a win-win situation. Regarding the trade deal negotiations, Gor confirmed that United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has the President's full confidence, indicating progress on the complex legal matters involving thousands of items. The progress made so far is a positive sign for the relationship. Separately, Al Mason, Honorary Senior Advisor for USISPF, remarked that the India-US relationship has regained "historic momentum." He credited Ambassador Gor with reviving the ties between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi, describing their past relationship as "once the envy of the world." Mason explained that Gor played a crucial role in restoring communication between the two leaders, conveying key messages from President Trump to Prime Minister Modi.

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I have been with the President for 10 years, so a large part of the conversation was like two friends catching up... but I also told him about my visits to India... I also spoke to him about the growing trade relations. On both sides, we see businesses coming here and going there every week, and it is a win-win situation for both.