Rishi Sunak reached New Delhi to participate in G20 Summit

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has jokingly said that his visit to New Delhi for the G20 leaders’ summit is “very special”, in a reference to being called “India’s son-in-law”. Sunak is married to Akshata Murthy, the first person of Indian origin to become the Prime Minister of Britain. Speaking to reporters on his flight to New Delhi, Sunak, said he was looking forward to visiting India, “a country that is very near and dear to me.” Sunak was accompanied on the trip by his wife and Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s daughter. Sunak is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the summit.

“I am going into the G20 summit with a clear focus,” Sunak said in a post on X before leaving for the three-day visit. To stabilize the global economy. To make international relations. To support the most vulnerable.” Sunak said, “It is very special. I saw somewhere that I was referred to as the son-in-law of India, I hope it was said affectionately.” Marking the Russia-Ukraine conflict as a major topic on Britain’s agenda during the summit Has gone. Britain’s Prime Minister’s Office ‘Downing Street’ said that India’s role and influence are “significant”.

Sunak said, “Once again, Vladimir Putin is failing to show his face at the G20. He is the architect of his own diplomatic exile, isolating in his presidential palace and blocking out criticism and reality. “Meanwhile, the rest of the G20 are showing we will step up and work together to defeat Putin.” A Downing Street spokesman said Britain would take “every opportunity” to show its support for Ukraine. ‘ as well as promote global support.

The spokesperson said, “India, as the world’s largest democracy, has an important role to play in stopping Russia’s attack on human rights and indeed democracy. We will hold meetings with Modi or other leaders to encourage him to use that influence to end Putin’s brutal aggression.” India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks during Modi-Sunak bilateral discussions There is also a possibility of discussion on So far 12 rounds of talks have been completed but there is no set deadline for its conclusion.

Downing Street has indicated there will be no changes to UK immigration policy under the deal, although short-term business visas will be discussed as part of trade talks. Modi and Sunak last met in May on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan. A month later, during Britain-India Week in London, Sunak said he “can’t wait” to meet his Indian counterpart again.

Sunak had said, “Prime Minister Modi and I agree that there is huge potential here. We are making great progress together on the 2030 Roadmap and we really want to deliver an ambitious trade agreement that benefits both our countries, bringing tremendous opportunities for businesses and consumers in India and here at home.”