New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- India on Friday expressed confidence that its relationship with the United States will continue to move forward and it remains focused on the substantive agenda the two countries are committed to.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at the regular media briefing that the bilateral partnership with the United States has weathered several transitions and challenges and the two countries share a comprehensive global strategic partnership.

Jaiswal's remarks came in response to questions on way forward for bilateral ties with the United States after US President Donald Trump decided to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods and a penalty for importing oil from Russia.

Responding to a voll...