WASHINGTON: The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump signalled a pathway to progress with both sides channelling their best efforts to give final touches to a long-pending trade deal, according to a leading India-US business advocate.
Modi and Trump met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains on Wednesday, amid efforts to repair the bilateral relationship that had undergone significant strain over the past year.
Mukesh Aghi, president of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), said the overall tone of the meeting was positive and reflected efforts by both countries to advance key areas of cooperation.