Boris Johnson, PM Modi discuss India-UK trade over phone
19 Dec 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have, during a telephone conversation, resolved to continue working closely on issues such as trade, security and defence and climate change.
Prime Minister Modi congratulated UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson over his huge win in the recently concluded elections, saying that his re-election as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom reflected the faith reposed by the people of UK in him and the Conservative Party.
Conveying the good wishes on behalf of the people of India and on his own behalf, the prime minister expressed confidence that under his able leadership, the strategic partnership between India and UK will strengthen further.
The two prime ministers resolved to continue working closely on issues such as trade, security and defence and climate change.
Johnson, who won a big majority for his Conservative Party in last week’s election, thanked Prime Minister Modi for his good wishes.
Modi extended an invitation to Johnson to visit India at his early convenience. The invitation was accepted.