"Our perspective on specific issues may be different and that may lead to differences in policies," he told a press conference here held to mark the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government completing six months in office. 

"However, we share a great and enduring affinity as peoples wedded to democratic values."

Singh acknowledged that before he assumed office, there was a perception that he was not "particularly friendly" to the US, but said the last six months had proved these perceptions were the result of "mixing hope with facts".

"India accords high priority to relations with the US," he said and referred to a series of high-level exchanges between the two countries and the signing of the first phase of the Next Steps in Strategic Partnership (NSSP).

The NSSP envisages cooperation in civilian nuclear and space fields, hi-tech trade and missile defence.

"Today, there is such a broad range of interaction between the two countries across the board that the US election results do not fill us with any uncertainty or doubt," Singh said.

"India-US relations are beginning to acquire a degree of stability and predictability and a willingness to work together on shared concerns."