PM Modi & UK PM Sunak discuss Israel-Gaza conflict, trade deal
| 2023-11-04
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with UK PM Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the Hiroshima G-7 Summit on May 20, 2023.
On the situation in West Asia, the two leaders agree that there is no place for terror and violence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak discussed the Israel-Hamas war and the situation in West Asia during a phone call on Friday (November 3, 2023).
"Both leaders expressed deep concern at terrorism, worsening security situation and the loss of civilian lives. They agreed on the need for regional peace, security, stability and continued humanitarian assistance," the Indian Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.
The two leaders agreed that there was no place for terror and violence, Prime Minister Modi said.
"Earlier this evening, spoke to UK PM @RishiSunak. Discussed means to strengthen bilateral relations and exchanged views on the situation in West Asia. We agree that there is no place for terror and violence. Death of civilians is a serious concern. Need to work towards regional peace, security, stability and continued humanitarian assistance," Prime Minister Modi wrote on social media platform X.
During the phone call, PM Modi congratulated PM Sunak on the successful completion of one year of his tenure in office, the PMO added.
According to information released by the PMO, the two leaders also talked about the on-going India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations and reiterated their commitment to continue to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.
"The leaders reiterated their commitment to continue to strengthen bilateral Comprehensive Strategic partnership, including in the areas of trade, investment, emerging technology, defence, security, health and others. They welcomed the progress being made for an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement," the PMO said.
The FTA between India and the UK will be an important milestone. The agreement seeks to enhance and solidify ties between the two nations, promoting greater economic cooperation and investment flows. The proposed agreement encompasses a wide range of sectors, including goods, services, and investments, and seeks to eliminate or reduce tariffs, remove non-tariff barriers, and streamline customs procedures.
By providing enhanced market access and creating a more favorable business environment, the agreement will open up new opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors in both India and the UK.
"Both leaders expressed deep concern at terrorism, worsening security situation and the loss of civilian lives. They agreed on the need for regional peace, security, stability and continued humanitarian assistance," the Indian Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.
The two leaders agreed that there was no place for terror and violence, Prime Minister Modi said.
"Earlier this evening, spoke to UK PM @RishiSunak. Discussed means to strengthen bilateral relations and exchanged views on the situation in West Asia. We agree that there is no place for terror and violence. Death of civilians is a serious concern. Need to work towards regional peace, security, stability and continued humanitarian assistance," Prime Minister Modi wrote on social media platform X.
During the phone call, PM Modi congratulated PM Sunak on the successful completion of one year of his tenure in office, the PMO added.
According to information released by the PMO, the two leaders also talked about the on-going India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations and reiterated their commitment to continue to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.
"The leaders reiterated their commitment to continue to strengthen bilateral Comprehensive Strategic partnership, including in the areas of trade, investment, emerging technology, defence, security, health and others. They welcomed the progress being made for an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement," the PMO said.
The FTA between India and the UK will be an important milestone. The agreement seeks to enhance and solidify ties between the two nations, promoting greater economic cooperation and investment flows. The proposed agreement encompasses a wide range of sectors, including goods, services, and investments, and seeks to eliminate or reduce tariffs, remove non-tariff barriers, and streamline customs procedures.
By providing enhanced market access and creating a more favorable business environment, the agreement will open up new opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors in both India and the UK.
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