Rishi Sunak and Indian PM Narendra Modi have enthusiastically agreed to push forward with a post-Brexit trade deal during their meeting at the G20 summit. The Indian leader also praised the widespread admiration for Sunak in his country, as the UK Chancellor makes his historic visit to India. This marks a significant moment, as Sunak is the first British PM of Indian descent.
Warm and productive discussions
Following their summit, Sunak expressed his satisfaction with the talks, saying, "Prime Minister Modi and I had a very warm and productive discussion on a range of different things." Both leaders have a strong desire to see a successful trade deal between their countries. However, they acknowledge that there is still a lot of hard work to be done in the negotiations.
Highlighting the importance of the UK's relationship with India, Sunak added, "It is important for the UK to have a close relationship with India."
Progress towards a Free Trade Agreement
In a statement, a Downing Street spokesperson confirmed that the leaders had a fruitful conversation about negotiations on a UK-India Free Trade Agreement. The UK Prime Minister reiterated his ambition to deliver a landmark trade deal that benefits businesses and workers in both countries. Ministerial and negotiating teams will continue to work at a fast pace towards achieving this goal.
A bearhug and praise for space mission
Reflecting the warm relations between Britain and India, Modi and Sunak embraced each other in a bearhug during their meeting. The PM also commended India's recent space mission, which successfully landed on the far side of the moon. He expressed his daughters' excitement and described it as a historic moment for both India and the world.
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