<h1>US President praises strong ties with Indian Prime Minister as new Ambassador and Special Envoy aims to deepen cooperation</h1> The US President praised a 'fantastic' relationship with the Indian Prime Minister while celebrating the swearing-in and recent Senate confirmation of the new US Ambassador to India, who was also named Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs; remarks emphasized strengthening economic, security, and energy ties and expanding cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The report notes prior diplomatic meetings between the envoy and Indian officials and acknowledges bilateral tensions arising from recent US-imposed tariffs on Indian goods and oil, framing the appointment as aimed at stabilizing and advancing the bilateral strategic partnership.