London, (EFE).- British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, agreed this Saturday during the G20 Summit in New Delhi that their governments will continue to work “at a good pace” to reach a bilateral trade agreement free trade.
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Leader They held “productive conversations” to reach this agreement, which Sunak said would benefit “companies and workers in both countries.” and will foster reciprocal trade “in both goods and services,” according to a statement issued by Downing Street.
According to this note, The British conservative leader congratulated Modi on his country’s presidency at this year’s G20, which “has demonstrated India’s important global leadership and influence.”
Meanwhile, the Indian president highlighted the “warm welcome” Sunak received on the Asian continent, where his family and wife are from.
“The leaders reflected on the close and growing relationship between the UK and India, exemplified by the ‘living bridge’ between our peoples“the statement said, alluding to migration links that partly stem from former British colonial rule.
Both leaders agreed that “It is important to build on the past and focus on the future, consolidating modern partnerships in cutting-edge defense technology, trade and innovation.“, the note said.
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