APULIA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral assembly with PM Rishi Sunak of the UK on the sidelines of the G7 Summit right here on Friday. The 2 world leaders had been seen sharing a hug as they met. PM Modi additionally held a bilateral assembly with President Emmanuel Macron of France.
Other than exchanging views on key world and regional points, PM Modi and President Macron held discussions on a collection of points together with strengthening partnership between the 2 nations. PM Modi is in Italy’s Apulia to take part within the Group of Seven (G7) Summit. After touchdown right here, PM Modi stated he was wanting ahead to participating in productive discussions with world leaders.
It was a delight to satisfy PM @RishiSunak in Italy. I reiterated my dedication to additional strengthen the India-UK Complete Strategic Partnership within the third time period of the NDA Authorities. There’s nice scope to deepen ties in sectors like semiconductors, know-how and commerce.… pic.twitter.com/ehjhFY89cE
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 14, 2024
He additionally stated that they intention to deal with world challenges and foster worldwide cooperation for a brighter future. PM Modi and UK PM Sunak final met on September 9, 2023 on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi. That was Prime Minister Sunak’s first go to to India since turning into Prime Minister in October 2022.
Notably, India is collaborating within the summit as an Outreach nation. The summit is happening on the luxurious Borgo Egnazia resort in Italy’s Apulia area from June 13-15. PM Modi is attending the summit on the invitation of Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.
As PM Modi touched down at Brindisi Airport in Apulia on late Thursday night time (native time), he was acquired by India’s Ambassador to Italy, Vani Rao, and different officers. This marks PM Modi’s first journey overseas after assuming workplace for the third consecutive time period.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal detailed the Prime Minister’s engagements with the world leaders on June 14. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi, in his departure assertion, stated that he’s glad that his first state go to within the third consecutive time period is to Italy for the G7 Summit. He recalled his earlier go to to Italy and Prime Minister Meloni’s visits to India which have contributed considerably to enhancing bilateral ties.
It will likely be India’s 11th participation and PM Modi’s fifth consecutive participation on the G7 Summit. PM Modi can be anticipated to carry a bilateral assembly along with his Italian counterpart Meloni.
