Hinting that Britain’s Indian-origin leader Sunak may have another visit to India in the near future, Downing Street said the two leaders “look forward to the opportunity to meet again,” the spokesman said. , ”The Prime Minister once again congratulated Prime Minister Modi for organizing the successful G20 Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak agreed to continue working rapidly towards a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 leaders’ summit in New Delhi on Saturday. A statement issued by the British Prime Minister’s Office ’10 Downing Street’ regarding the meeting said that cooperation on some issues related to defense technology, innovation and consular issues was included in the agenda of the meeting. Prime Minister Modi is said to have also mentioned the warm welcome Sunak received during his first visit to India as British Prime Minister. A Downing Street spokesperson said the leaders had a productive discussion on the UK-India Free Trade Agreement.
“The Prime Minister (Sunak) reiterated Britain’s ambition to strike a landmark trade deal that will benefit industries and workers in both countries and grow our trade in both goods and services,” the spokesperson said. Both leaders agreed that ministers and the negotiating team will continue to work rapidly towards an FTA. Sunak, who arrived here on Friday, spoke to Modi after the first session of the G20 summit. Earlier, when Modi welcomed him at the venue, Sunak responded by greeting him. “It was great to meet Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Delhi,” Modi said in a post on social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) after the meeting. We discussed ways to deepen trade ties and promote investment.
Modi said India and Britain will continue to work for a prosperous and sustainable planet. Sunak is said to have congratulated Prime Minister Modi on India’s excellent presidency of the G20 this year, which he said has demonstrated the country’s “significant global leadership and influence”. “The two leaders noted the close and growing relations between the UK and India,” the spokesperson said. The two leaders agreed that it is important to build on the progress of the past and focus on the future, strengthening modern partnerships in cutting-edge defense technology, trade and innovation. The two leaders also discussed several issues related to the Consulate.
Hinting that Britain’s Indian-origin leader Sunak may have another visit to India in the near future, Downing Street said the two leaders “look forward to the opportunity to meet again,” the spokesman said. , ”The Prime Minister once again congratulated Prime Minister Modi for organizing the successful G20 Summit.
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