This was Modi’s first bilateral with May, who succeeded David Cameron after he stepped down following the Brexit vote in June.
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“Building opportunities with the UK”, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup, posting Modi’s picture with May on the micro-blogging site.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met his British counterpart Theresa May on the sidelines of the ongoing G20 Summit here.
“PM said terrorism is the biggest threat and danger to the world and knows no boundaries”.
Asked to comment on the Chinese state-media quoting Xi as telling Modi that China is willing to maintain “hard-won sound” relations with India, Swarup said “it would not be appropriate for me to characterise President Xi’s remarks”.
Mr Xi also said China and India should continue dialogues at various levels and in various areas, and frequently exchange views on major issues of common interest to enhance understanding and trust.
Modi said that the recent meeting of the India-UK joint group on counter terrorism was very useful and called for greater collaboration in cyber security and intelligence sharing besides information gathering.
She also underlined the importance Britain attaches to the Indian diaspora. India, Modi said, also needed more United Kingdom participation in “Make in India”.
BRICS leaders appreciated the emphasis on development at the G20 under China’s presidency, encouraging G20 members to strengthen macroeconomic cooperation, innovation, robust and sustainable trade, and investment growth, the statement said.
“Prime Minister also touched on UK’s visa policy”.
“In particular he said that the new Ukregulations could have negative impact on Indian working professionals wishing to visit the Ukfor short term business visits” Swarup said.
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“China and India should respect and care for each other on issues of major concern, and handle differences in a constructive way”, Mr Xi told Mr Modi.
