PM Modi seeks action against anti-India elements, speaks to UK PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday had a telephonic conversation with his United Kingdom counterpart Rishi Sunak.  Both leaders reviewed the progress on a number of bilateral issues as part of the India-UK Roadmap 2030. They expressed satisfaction at the recent high-level exchanges and growing cooperation, particularly in trade and economic sectors. They agreed on the need for early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement between the two countries. Modi also raised the issue of economic offenders who have sought refuge in the UK. He sought progress on the return of these fugitives so that they can appear before the Indian judicial system. 

We also agreed on the need to take strong action against anti-India elements and to ensure security of Indian diplomatic establishments in the UK. We also discussed the issue of economic offenders.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 13, 2023

Modi raised the issue of security of Indian diplomatic establishments in the UK and called for strong action against anti-India elements by the UK government. The UK Prime Minister conveyed that the UK considers the attack on Indian High Commission totally unacceptable and assured of security of the Indian Mission and its personnel.PM Modi also conveyed his greetings on the eve of Baisakhi to Sunak. He also invited Sunak for the G20 summit set to be held in September, while the latter reiterated the UK's full support to India's ongoing G20 Presidency.