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Posted 9/9/2023, 4:44:32 PM

Modi and Sunak Discuss India-UK Ties, FTA Progress at G20 Summit

PM Modi met with UK PM Rishi Sunak during G20 Summit in New Delhi
Discussed progress of India-UK FTA negotiations
Reviewed cooperation in economy, defence, technology, climate change, health, mobility
Exchanged views on international and regional issues
Hoped remaining FTA issues can be addressed soon
Bilateral trade hit $20.36 billion in 2022-23
Sunak invited for bilateral visit to India soon
Modi also met with Italy and Japan PMs

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Posted 9/9/2023, 4:44:32 PM

Modi and Sunak Discuss India-UK Ties, FTA Progress at G20 Summit

PM Modi met with UK PM Rishi Sunak during G20 Summit in New Delhi
Discussed progress of India-UK FTA negotiations
Reviewed cooperation in economy, defence, technology, climate change, health, mobility
Exchanged views on international and regional issues
Hoped remaining FTA issues can be addressed soon
Bilateral trade hit $20.36 billion in 2022-23
Sunak invited for bilateral visit to India soon
Modi also met with Italy and Japan PMs

livemint.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

Rishi Sunak: UK Pm says hugely proud of my Indian roots & connections to India

9/8/2023

Sunak heads to India for G20 summit, plans warm welcome as 'son-in-law' and progress on trade deals

9/9/2023

Modi and Biden Talk Partnership, Regional Issues Ahead of G20 Summit

9/9/2023

Sunak Lauds India's G20 Leadership, Condemns UK Khalistan Extremists

9/9/2023

Sunak and Modi Discuss Strengthening UK-India Ties at G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British counterpart Rishi Sunak discuss trade linkages and investment at the G20 Summit in New Delhi.

9/10/2023

UK PM Sunak Visits Delhi Temple, Calls Himself 'Proud Hindu' During India Trip for G20 Summit

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits the Akshardham Temple in Delhi during the G20 summit, expressing his pride as a Hindu and his support for PM Modi.

9/10/2023

Sunak Confronts Chinese Premier Over Alleged Spy in UK Parliament

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed strong concerns to Chinese Premier Li Qiang about alleged Chinese interference in the U.K. parliament during a meeting at the G20 summit in India.

9/10/2023

Modi Welcomes World Leaders to Gandhi Memorial as India Rises, Though Tensions Remain with China and Russia

9/10/2023

Biden and Modi Hold Wide-Ranging Talks During President's First India Visit

9/20/2023

India Rejects 'Absurd' Allegations by Canada of Indian Role in Killing of Wanted Khalistani Terrorist

9/24/2023

PM Modi Jokes Wife Would Celebrate Member's Month-Long G20 Duty