In First Call, PM Modi, Rishi Sunak Discuss India-UK Trade Deal
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak discussed the need to close a balanced free-trade deal between India and the UK soon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today. PM Modi and his British counterpart discussed the need to close a balanced free-trade deal between India and the UK soon. Glad to speak to @RishiSunak today. Congratulated him on assuming charge as UK PM. We will work together to further strengthen our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. We also agreed on the importance of early conclusion of a comprehensive and balanced FTA. Thank you Prime Minister @NarendraModi for your kind words as I get started in my new role.The UK and India share so much. I'm excited about what our two great democracies can achieve as we deepen our security, defence and economic partnership in the months & years ahead. pic.twitter.com/Ly60ezbDPg
"Glad to speak to Rishi Sunak today. Congratulated him on assuming charge as UK PM. We will work together to further strengthen our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. We also agreed on the importance of early conclusion of a comprehensive and balanced FTA," PM Modi tweeted this evening, referring to the talks for a free-trade agreement, or FTA.
Mr Sunak tweeted a "thank you" and tagged PM Modi.
