Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of the security of Indian diplomatic establishments in the United Kingdom in a telephonic conversation with his British counterpart, Rishi Sunak, on Thursday, in the first call since the vandalism of the Indian High Commission in London, and called for strong action against anti-India elements.
Concerning the vandalism at the Indian High Commission last month, Sunak told Modi that the incident was “totally unacceptable” and assured him of the protection of the Indian Mission and its workers, according to the statement.
Last month, a group of protestors flying separatist Khalistani flags and yelling pro-Khalistan chants snatched the Tricolour atop the Indian High Commission in London, resulting in an arrest connected to the violent incident.
Modi and Sunak also discussed progress on a variety of bilateral topics as part of the India-UK Roadmap 2030, notably in the trade and economic sectors, according to the statement.
They expressed satisfaction with recent high-level interactions and strengthening collaboration, notably in trade and economic sectors, and agreed on the need to complete a mutually advantageous Free Trade Agreement between the two nations as soon as possible, according to the statement.
Sunak underlined the UK’s complete support for India’s current G20 chairmanship throughout the meetings.
Modi also demanded movement on the return of economic criminals wanted in India, according to the statement. This was in relation to India’s efforts to extradite tycoon Vijay Mallya and fugitive diamond dealer Nirav Modi from the United Kingdom.
According to the statement, Modi also sent his greetings to Sunak, who is of Indian ancestry, and the Indian community in the UK on the occasion of Baisakhi.
The Prime Minister invited his British counterpart to the G20 Summit in September. Sunak praised India’s G20 presidency and repeated the UK’s complete support for India’s efforts and their success, according to the statement.
