<h1>Leaders affirm a forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership while acknowledging trade and energy disagreements</h1> The prime minister publicly welcomed and reciprocated the president's positive assessment of bilateral ties, calling the relationship a very positive, forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership. His remarks followed the president's Oval Office comments that the two countries have a special relationship and that he will remain friendly despite current disagreements over tariffs and purchases of Russian oil. Both leaders signaled continuity in the strategic relationship while acknowledging occasional disputes on trade and energy policy.