India, May 30 -- A senior US official has said that President Donald Trump has made it clear that trade remains a top priority for Washington, with further meetings expected in the coming weeks to advance and finalise a trade agreement with India.

"President Trump has made no secret that trade is a priority for the United States. Balanced trade relationships strengthen our bilateral ties and enable both countries to realise their full economic potential," US State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott told ANI.

"We expect further meetings on this from the US Trade Representative (USTR) in the near term," he added.

Pigott also praised US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor for his role in strengthening bilateral engagement.

The remarks come ...