New Delhi, Nov 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Nov 15) met his United Kingdom ( UK ) counterpart Rishi Sunak after assuming office for the first time on the sidelines of the 17th edition of the G20 Summit.
"Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @RishiSunak in conversation during the first day of the @g20org Summit in Bali," PM Modi's Office said in a tweet. This is the first face-to-face meeting that took place between both leaders. Earlier, in October, PM Modi and Sunak spoke on the phone and emphasized the importance of an early conclusion of "a balanced and comprehensive" Free Trade Agreement between the two countries.
PM Modi arrived in Bali on Monday (Nov 14) and met President of the Republic of Senegal Macky Sall, Netherland's PM Mark Rutte and US President Joe Biden. "Deliberations with an important developmental partner in Africa. PM @narendramodi interacted with President @Macky_Sall, the President of Senegal and Chairman of the African Union. @PR_Senegal," PMO tweeted.
PMO also said, "Multilateral summits present wonderful opportunities for leaders to exchange views on diverse issues. Prime Ministers @narendramodi and Mark Rutte interact during the @g20org Summit in Bali." Earlier today, PM Modi addressed the G20 working session on Food and Energy Security session and reiterated India's long-standing position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy in Ukraine and said "'We have to find a way to return to the path of the ceasefire" in Kyiv.