PM Modi And Rishi Sunak / Rishi Sunak met PM Modi with his family, the Prime Minister shared the photos

PM Modi And Rishi Sunak: Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently visited India, where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rishi Sunak's family members were also present during this special meeting. Prime Minister Modi shared pictures of this meeting on the social media platform 'X' and wrote, "It was a great pleasure to meet former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his family. We had a wonderful conversation on many topics. Sunak is a great friend of India and is keen to make India-UK relations even stronger."

Discussion on India-UK economic relations

During this meeting, the two leaders discussed potential opportunities to take trade and economic cooperation between India and Britain to new heights. The conversation particularly emphasized on strengthening market-based financial relations and accelerating economic growth.

The Union Finance Ministry also reacted to this visit. The ministry shared a post on 'X' and said that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Rishi Sunak in New Delhi. In this meeting, the effective use of the Commonwealth was discussed so that issues of mutual interest can be included in the G-7 agenda and the global south can get maximum benefit.

Connection to Parliament House and Indian Heritage

Rishi Sunak also visited the Indian Parliament House along with his wife Akshata Murthy and daughters Krishna and Anushka. During this, Rajya Sabha MP Smt. Sudha Murthy was also present with him. Lok Sabha Secretary General Utpal Kumar Singh welcomed Rishi Sunak and his family. During the tour, the Sunak family visited the major sites of the Parliament House complex such as Gallery, Chamber, Constitution Hall and Samvidhan Sadan and appreciated the grandeur of this historic building of Indian democracy.

Cultural Tour: Visit to Taj Mahal

During this India visit, Rishi Sunak and his family also visited the Taj Mahal on 15 February 2025. This visit reflects his special attachment to Indian heritage and culture.

New direction to India-UK relations

This visit of Rishi Sunak makes it clear that both the countries have a deep interest in further strengthening India-UK relations. Be it trade cooperation, financial relations or cultural ties, this visit has given a new direction to the strategic partnership between the two countries.

This visit was not only limited to political and economic discussions, but it also provided new strength to the historical and cultural relations between India and Britain.

It was a delight to meet former UK PM, Mr. Rishi Sunak and his family! We had a wonderful conversation on many subjects.

Mr. Sunak is a great friend of India and is passionate about even stronger India-UK ties.@RishiSunak @SmtSudhaMurty pic.twitter.com/dwTrXeHOAp

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 18, 2025