Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy. They discussed ways to boost bilateral ties, exchanged views on global issues, and addressed areas of common interest. Modi’s meeting with Macron focused on strengthening their partnership in defense, nuclear energy, space, education, climate action, digital infrastructure, and culture. They also discussed global and regional concerns. Meanwhile, Modi’s talks with Sunak emphasized resuming India-UK FTA negotiations after the election of a new UK government. Modi’s first foreign trip after his recent election involved bilateral meetings with Zelenskyy of Ukraine. The discussions emphasized India’s commitment to international collaboration and partnership.
Results for: Bilateral Ties
Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi has departed from Pakistan after concluding a successful three-day visit. During his stay, Raisi met with Pakistani officials, including the President, Prime Minister, Chief of Army Staff, and Chief Ministers of Sindh and Punjab. He expressed confidence in the unbreakable bond between Pakistan and Iran and invited Iranian businesses to invest in Pakistan’s growing economy. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori conferred an honorary doctorate from the University of Karachi on Raisi for his contributions to bilateral relations.