Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his family met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday, engaging in a wide-ranging discussion on various subjects.

PM Modi described Sunak as a “great friend of India” and emphasized his dedication to strengthening India-UK relations. Taking to X, Modi wrote, “It was a delight to meet former UK PM, Mr. Rishi Sunak and his family! We had a wonderful conversation on many subjects. Mr. Sunak is a great friend of India and is passionate about even stronger India-UK ties.”

Earlier in the day, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Sunak to discuss ways to enhance market-based financial ties and drive economic growth. She also highlighted the importance of leveraging the Commonwealth to bring issues of mutual interest to the G7 agenda for the benefit of the Global South.

Sunak, accompanied by his wife Akshata Murty and daughters Krishna and Anoushka, visited the Indian Parliament House, where they were welcomed by Lok Sabha Secretary General Utpal Kumar Singh and Rajya Sabha Secretary General P C Mody. They explored the Parliament Complex, visiting the Constitution Hall, Samvidhan Sadan, and other notable sections of the building.

During his India visit, Sunak also met External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday. “Nice to meet former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Delhi today. Appreciate his constant support for strengthening India-UK relations,” Jaishankar posted on X.

Sunak, born to Indian parents in Southampton with roots in Punjab, served as the UK Prime Minister from 2022 to 2024. He has consistently described India as an “indispensable partner” of the UK across various spheres of bilateral cooperation.

His recent engagements in India also included a visit to the Taj Mahal with his family on February 15, 2025.