Tue Nov 19 00:18:02 UTC 2024: ## Modi Holds Bilateral Talks with UK, US Leaders at G20 Summit

**Rio de Janeiro, Brazil** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of high-level bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro this week. A key meeting was with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, where the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. According to a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the meeting injected fresh momentum into the partnership, focusing on collaboration in technology, green energy, security, and innovation. Prime Minister Modi emphasized a desire to boost trade and cultural ties with the UK.

Modi also met with US President Joe Biden, although details of their brief interaction were not immediately released. Throughout the summit, he engaged in discussions with numerous other world leaders, including those from France, Italy, Indonesia, Norway, Portugal, Brazil, Singapore, and Spain, covering a wide range of topics from space and AI cooperation with France to exploring the potential for a balanced and mutually beneficial free trade agreement with the UK. The Prime Minister’s busy schedule reflects India’s active role in global diplomacy and its commitment to forging strong international partnerships.

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