National, Feb 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 7 said the interim trade agreement framework with the United States would strengthen the ‘Make in India’ initiative by opening new opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs and creating large-scale employment for women and young people.
Expressing gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his personal commitment to bilateral ties, Modi said the framework reflected the growing depth, trust and dynamism of the India–US partnership. He described the development as positive news for both countries and said the two sides had agreed on a roadmap for an interim trade agreement.
The prime minister said the framework would benefit a wide range of stakeholders, including farmers, entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises, start-up innovators and fishermen, while also generating significant employment opportunities, particularly for women and youngsters.
Modi noted that India and the United States shared a common commitment to promoting innovation and said the agreement would further deepen investment and technology partnerships between the two nations. He added that it would also help build resilient and trusted supply chains and contribute to global economic growth.
As India advances towards the goal of building a Viksit Bharat, the prime minister said the country remained committed to forging future-oriented global partnerships that empower people and promote shared prosperity.
