Rishi Sunak’s Inaugural Visit to India as UK Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak’s Inaugural Visit to India as UK Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak, in his first official visit to India since assuming the role of the UK Prime Minister, experienced a warm and traditional welcome.
Rishi Sunak, in his first official visit to India since assuming the role of the UK Prime Minister, experienced a warm and traditional welcome.
Temple Visit and Traditional Welcome
Temple Visit and Traditional Welcome
Accompanied by his wife, who was elegantly dressed in a kurta with palazzo, and himself in trousers and a shirt, Sunak embarked on an early morning visit to a temple in India. Tightened security measures were evident in and around the temple premises. Upon arrival, the couple was accorded a traditional welcome.
Accompanied by his wife, who was elegantly dressed in a kurta with palazzo, and himself in trousers and a shirt, Sunak embarked on an early morning visit to a temple in India. Tightened security measures were evident in and around the temple premises. Upon arrival, the couple was accorded a traditional welcome.
Blessings from Swamis and Spiritual Leaders
Blessings from Swamis and Spiritual Leaders
Inside the temple, Sunak and his wife received blessings from swamis and senior leaders representing the Akshardham Mandir.
Inside the temple, Sunak and his wife received blessings from swamis and senior leaders representing the Akshardham Mandir.
Homage to Mahatma Gandhi:
Following their temple visit, Sunak proceeded to Rajghat, where he joined other delegates in paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi, an important and symbolic gesture of respect.
Homage to Mahatma Gandhi:Following their temple visit, Sunak proceeded to Rajghat, where he joined other delegates in paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi, an important and symbolic gesture of respect.
Rishi Sunak expressed pride in his Hindu heritage and hoped to find time to visit another temple in India. He also mentioned plans to revisit some of their favorite restaurants in Delhi. Sunak conveyed his “enormous respect” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed his eagerness to support him in making the G20 Summit a resounding success.
Rishi Sunak expressed pride in his Hindu heritage and hoped to find time to visit another temple in India. He also mentioned plans to revisit some of their favorite restaurants in Delhi. Sunak conveyed his “enormous respect” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed his eagerness to support him in making the G20 Summit a resounding success.
During his visit, Prime Minister Modi and Rishi Sunak engaged in discussions to deepen trade ties and boost investments. Their talks built upon previous meetings held during the G7 Summit in Hiroshima earlier in the year, where they had discussed topics ranging from a potential India-UK free trade agreement to innovation, science, and strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.
During his visit, Prime Minister Modi and Rishi Sunak engaged in discussions to deepen trade ties and boost investments. Their talks built upon previous meetings held during the G7 Summit in Hiroshima earlier in the year, where they had discussed topics ranging from a potential India-UK free trade agreement to innovation, science, and strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.