India, Sept. 17 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised India's efforts to tackle illicit opium cultivation and strengthen supply-chain controls, signalling continued cooperation between Washington and New Delhi on counter-narcotics efforts.

"I welcome Prime Minister Modi and the Government of India's efforts to address illicit opium poppy cultivation and bolster supply chain integrity," the US State Department said in a statement.

It added that Washington looks forward to continued cooperation with India under the United States-India Drug Policy Framework.

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