‘Had wonderful conversation on many subjects’: PM Modi after meeting former UK PM Sunak, family

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak and his family. The two leaders had a wonderful conversation, covering a range of subjects.

PM Modi praised Sunak as a “great friend of India” who is passionate about strengthening India-UK ties.”It was a delight to meet former UK PM, Mr. Rishi Sunak and his family! We had a wonderful conversation on many subjects. Mr. Sunak is a great friend of India and is passionate about even stronger India-UK ties,” posted PM Modi on X.

It was a delight to meet former UK PM, Mr. Rishi Sunak and his family! We had a wonderful conversation on many subjects.

Mr. Sunak is a great friend of India and is passionate about even stronger India-UK ties.@RishiSunak @SmtSudhaMurty pic.twitter.com/dwTrXeHOAp

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 18, 2025

The family also visited Parliament House on Tuesday. As per an official statement issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Rishi Sunak visited Parliament House with his wife Akshata Murty and daughters Krishna and Anoushka. They were accompanied by Sudha Murthy, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha.

Secretary General, Lok Sabha, Utpal Kumar Singh welcomed Sunak and his family. Secretary General, Rajya Sabha, PC Mody was also present on the occasion. During their visit, the Sunak family explored the Parliament House Complex, admiring its architectural grandeur. They visited notable sites like the Galleries, Chambers, Constitution Hall, and Samvidhan Sadan, the statement said.

This visit is part of Sunak’s recent engagements in India. Just a few days ago, he visited the Taj Mahal with his family on 15 February 2025. (ANI)