Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with British King Charles III and reaffirmed the commitment to deepening the longstanding ties between the two nations.
Recalling the historic partnership between India and the UK, both leaders expressed their mutual desire to bolster the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership that has guided their diplomatic and economic relationship.
They exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, including the Commonwealth, climate action and sustainability.
Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “It was a pleasure to speak with HM King Charles III today. Reaffirmed commitment to bolster India-UK ties. Exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, including the Commonwealth, climate action and sustainability. Wished him good health and wellbeing.”
It was a pleasure to speak with HM King Charles III today. Reaffirmed commitment to bolster India-UK ties. Exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, including the Commonwealth, climate action and sustainability.
Wished him good health and wellbeing. @RoyalFamily
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 19, 2024
“They exchanged views on the Commonwealth of Nations and the recently concluded Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. Discussions were also held on a number of subjects of mutual interest, including Climate Action and sustainability. Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for His Majesty’s sustained advocacy and initiatives on these issues and briefed him on the multiple initiatives undertaken by India… Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to the King for his good health and well being,” read a statement issued by the PMO.
Earlier, PM Modi had conveyed his and people of India’s wishes for the speedy recovery to King Charles III.
