PM Modi Congratulates Theresa May, Britain Reaffirms Strong Ties
The new British PM looks forward to closely working with Narendra Modi on bilateral issues.
New British Prime Minister Theresa May has reaffirmed Britain’s strong bilateral ties with India, following her country’s exit from the European Union (EU), the External Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called May to congratulate her for assuming office, during which she said she looks forward to working closely with Modi.
Modi also appreciated Britain’s consistent support to India in various global fora, Swarup said.
In a referendum last month about 52 percent of Britons voted to exit from the EU against 48 percent who opted to stay.
Following the result, the Indian High Commission in London held a meeting with representatives of various sectors of Indian businesses in Britain to understand their reaction to the referendum’s outcome.
There are over 1.5 million people of Indian-origin in Britain, including around 20,000 students.
India has asserted that it would continue to boost its good ties with both Britain and the EU after the country’s exit from the 28-member bloc.
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