Wed Feb 19 10:53:17 UTC 2025: ## Sunak and Modi reaffirm strong India-UK ties after Delhi meeting
**New Delhi, India** – Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his family met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday, reaffirming the strong and growing relationship between the two nations. Both leaders took to social media to express their friendship and commitment to furthering the India-UK partnership.
Modi described Sunak as a “great friend of India” who is passionate about strengthening bilateral ties. Sunak reciprocated these sentiments, calling Modi a friend and stating that it’s “always exciting to hear your vision for India.” He emphasized the importance of a continued strong UK-India relationship.
The meeting covered a wide range of subjects, though specifics weren’t disclosed. The two leaders have a history of close collaboration, with Sunak, the UK’s first Indian-origin Prime Minister, consistently advocating for stronger economic, security, and scientific cooperation between the two countries during his time in office (2022-2024). He actively promoted initiatives like the FinTech Bridge connecting London and Mumbai.
Even after leaving office following the July 2024 UK general election, Sunak has continued to praise India’s rise as an economic superpower and celebrate the strong friendship between the two nations. Modi, in turn, publicly lauded Sunak’s contributions to strengthening India-UK ties during his premiership. This recent meeting further solidifies the strong personal and political bond between the two leaders and underscores their shared commitment to a robust and enduring partnership.
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