NEW DELHI: In a uncommon gesture, amid efforts to restore India-US ties, PM Modi Saturday obtained US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor, who delivered a message to him from President Donald Trump within the type of a framed {photograph} of their White Home press convention earlier this 12 months signed by the president as, “Mr Prime Minister, you might be nice!” PM Modi later stated he was glad to fulfill Gor.“I am assured that his tenure will additional strengthen the India-US complete world strategic partnership,” stated PM Modi. Gor responded by saying it was an honor to fulfill Modi, who is taken into account a “nice and private” good friend by Trump, and the connection with India will solely strengthen over the months forward. Gor additionally stated that in his “unimaginable” assembly with PM Modi, they mentioned defence, commerce and know-how. In the midst of a contemporary US-China row over uncommon earths and significant minerals, he additionally mentioned the significance of crucial minerals and the “significance of that to each of our nations”. “The US values its relationship with India, and below the sturdy management of President Trump and PM Modi, I am optimistic concerning the days forward,” stated Gor. Gor’s engagements on Saturday — together with with international minister S Jaishankar, nationwide safety adviser Ajit Doval and international secretary Vikram Misri — have raised hopes of an early conclusion of the commerce. talks in addition to a summit-level assembly. A diplomatic supply stated optimistic outcomes are within the works. It is uncommon for the PM to fulfill an envoy earlier than the particular person has assumed workplace.