New Delhi, June 5 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday (June 4) expressed confidence that Washington and New Delhi would successfully conclude a trade agreement, while describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a close friend.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said the two countries share a strong relationship despite longstanding trade disputes.

"We will get to a deal because I like your Prime Minister a lot; he is a good friend of mine, and we get along well. We have a good relationship."

The remarks come as India and the United States intensify negotiations on an interim bilateral trade agreement aimed at expanding economic cooperation and addressing market access concerns.

While expressing confidence about a futu...