Nirmala Sitharaman Meets Former UK PM Rishi Sunak in Delhi: Talks Focus on Economic Growth and Global South

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Delhi on Tuesday to explore new opportunities for strengthening financial ties and boosting economic growth between India and the UK. During the meeting, Sitharaman emphasized the need to use the Commonwealth as a platform to bring issues of shared interest to the G7 agenda, aiming to benefit countries in the Global South.

This aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to championing the priorities of the Global South, as highlighted during his address at the G7 summit in Italy’s Apulia region. PM Modi pointed out that developing nations are disproportionately affected by global uncertainties and called for the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member of the G-20 under India’s chairmanship. He also urged an end to technological monopolies held by advanced nations and advocated for international governance in artificial intelligence (AI).

India’s leadership in AI was a key topic at the G-20 summit, with PM Modi emphasizing the importance of transparent, fair, and secure AI technologies worldwide. He also reiterated India’s commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2070 and promoting sustainable energy solutions.

Sitharaman’s meeting with Sunak follows a similar engagement between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and the former UK Prime Minister a day earlier. Jaishankar shared his appreciation for Sunak’s continued support for strengthening India-UK relations on social media, along with photographs from their meeting.

The discussions underscore the growing collaboration between India and the UK, highlighting their shared vision for economic growth, sustainable development, and addressing global challenges.

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