Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to UK PM Boris Johnson over phone today. They discussed the situation in Ukraine in detail. During this, PM Modi reiterated India’s constant appeal to end the dispute and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy.
The UK PM tweeted, “Today Narendra Modi and I spoke about the dire situation in Ukraine and agreed that its sovereignty should be respected. UK-India relations continue to strengthen, and we We will strengthen our trade, security and business ties in the coming weeks and months.”
According to the press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office of India, PM Modi asked all parties to respect international laws. The press release said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke over the phone with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom today. PM Modi spoke of India’s regard for international law and the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all states as the basis of the contemporary world order.” Emphasis on faith.”
The two leaders also discussed issues of bilateral interest and agreed on the potential to further deepen cooperation in various fields, including trade, technology, investment, defense and security, and people-to-people ties.
Prime Minister Modi expressed satisfaction at the positive momentum in the ongoing negotiations on the Bilateral Free Trade Agreement. He also appreciated the progress made in implementing the ‘India-UK Roadmap 2030’ adopted during the virtual summit between the two leaders last year.
Prime Minister Modi expressed his desire to welcome PM Johnson to India at the earliest, as per mutual convenience.