LONDON: PM Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak discussed the urgent need to deescalate tensions in West Asia and strongly condemned attacks by Hamas on Israel during a telephone conversation between the two leaders on Friday. A spokesperson for Downing Street said the leaders emphasised that Hamas did not represent the Palestinian people and it is necessary to reduce tensions in the broader region.
Sunak highlighted the importance of safeguarding innocent civilians in Gaza and ensuring the flow of humanitarian aid into the area, the spokesperson said.
Modi and Sunak also addressed the recent progress in negotiations for the UK-India Free Trade Agreement. “They agreed on the importance of securing an ambitious deal that benefitted both sides,” the spokesperson said.
Although there was speculation about Sunak’s potential visit to watch the World Cup cricket match between England and India in Lucknow on October 29, the unfolding situation in West Asia led to the cancellation of his trip.
During their phone call, the two leaders also discussed the ongoing World Cup in India. Sunak congratulated Modi on India’s strong performance in the tournament and expressed hope for England’s success during their upcoming Test series in India in January.
Sunak highlighted the importance of safeguarding innocent civilians in Gaza and ensuring the flow of humanitarian aid into the area, the spokesperson said.
Modi and Sunak also addressed the recent progress in negotiations for the UK-India Free Trade Agreement. “They agreed on the importance of securing an ambitious deal that benefitted both sides,” the spokesperson said.
Although there was speculation about Sunak’s potential visit to watch the World Cup cricket match between England and India in Lucknow on October 29, the unfolding situation in West Asia led to the cancellation of his trip.
During their phone call, the two leaders also discussed the ongoing World Cup in India. Sunak congratulated Modi on India’s strong performance in the tournament and expressed hope for England’s success during their upcoming Test series in India in January.
