The Finance Minister reaffirmed India's commitment to boost economic and financial collaboration for the mutual benefit of both countries.
The UK High Commissioner said: “I am very grateful to Finance Minister Sitharaman for finding time for an introductory call amid her intense budget preparations.”
“Delighted, and now you both have powerful women as Finance Ministers!” Cameron commented.
Newly elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership on major global challenges as the two leaders spoke by phone following Friday's UK general election results that gave the Labor Party a landslide victory.
The two leaders discussed the importance of the UK-India living bridge, the roadmap to 2030, and agreed that there were a wide range of areas in defense and security, critical and emerging technology and climate change in which the two countries would deepen cooperation. in.
"In discussing the Free Trade Agreement, the UK Prime Minister said he was willing to conclude a deal that worked for both sides," Starmer's office said.
While both leaders agreed to work towards the early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Prime Minister Modi also extended an invitation to Keir Starmer for an early visit to India.
Prime Minister Modi congratulated Starmer on his and the Labor Party's "remarkable victory" in the general election.
"Delighted to speak with Keir Starmer. I congratulated him on being elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. We remain committed to deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the strong economic ties between India and the United Kingdom for the progress and prosperity of our people and the good global," the Prime Minister said. Modi posted on X after the call.
"Appreciating the positive contributions of the Indian community to the social, economic and political development of the United Kingdom. The two sides agreed to continue promoting close people-to-people ties. Both leaders agreed to remain in touch," the Indian Prime Minister said. He said the Minister's Office (PMO) in a statement.
The UK High Commissioner said: “I am very grateful to Finance Minister Sitharaman for finding time for an introductory call amid her intense budget preparations.”
“Delighted, and now you both have powerful women as Finance Ministers!” Cameron commented.
Newly elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership on major global challenges as the two leaders spoke by phone following Friday's UK general election results that gave the Labor Party a landslide victory.
The two leaders discussed the importance of the UK-India living bridge, the roadmap to 2030, and agreed that there were a wide range of areas in defense and security, critical and emerging technology and climate change in which the two countries would deepen cooperation. in.
"In discussing the Free Trade Agreement, the UK Prime Minister said he was willing to conclude a deal that worked for both sides," Starmer's office said.
While both leaders agreed to work towards the early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Prime Minister Modi also extended an invitation to Keir Starmer for an early visit to India.
Prime Minister Modi congratulated Starmer on his and the Labor Party's "remarkable victory" in the general election.
"Delighted to speak with Keir Starmer. I congratulated him on being elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. We remain committed to deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the strong economic ties between India and the United Kingdom for the progress and prosperity of our people and the good global," the Prime Minister said. Modi posted on X after the call.
"Appreciating the positive contributions of the Indian community to the social, economic and political development of the United Kingdom. The two sides agreed to continue promoting close people-to-people ties. Both leaders agreed to remain in touch," the Indian Prime Minister said. He said the Minister's Office (PMO) in a statement.