Modi, Sunak speak on West Asia, trade deal during call
1 year, 1 month ago

Modi, Sunak speak on West Asia, trade deal during call

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak discussed the Israel-Hamas war and the situation in Palestine during a phone call on Friday. On West Asia, Mr. Modi said that he and Mr. Sunak agreed “ that there is no place for terror and violence”. The U.K. readout said that Mr. Sunak “also underscored the importance of protecting innocent civilians in Gaza and ensuring aid was able to flow into the country”. “The leaders reiterated their commitment to continue to strengthen bilateral Comprehensive Startegic partnership, including in the areas trade, investment, emerging technology, defence, security, health and others,” the government’s readout said. On cricket, Mr. Sunak congratulated Mr Modi “on the strong performance of the India team and said he hoped England would have more luck during their test series in India in January”, according to a Downing Street spokesperson.

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Independent  

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'Excited' about what UK, India can achieve as they deepen partnership: Rishi Sunak tells PM Modi
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Firstpost  

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The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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India Today  

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