Today as per the London official source says, “Trade and investment dominated the first contact between Britain’s new Prime Minister Theresa May and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi when they discussed Indo-UK relations on the phone”

While, the spokesmen said that, “Trade and investment featured strongly in the conversation with Prime Minister Modi who expressed his hope that the relationship would become even stronger and closer in the future, particularly given the shared values and common interest,”

Spokesman further added, “May pointed out that the launch next month of the first rupee-denominated bond in London was a concrete example of close and growing economic cooperation and underlined that the city remains a global hub for innovative finance”

 “The Prime Minister also emphasised the UK’s continued commitment to our defence and security partnership and support for India’s increasing role in international fora. Finally, both welcomed the valuable contribution of the Indian diaspora to the UK”, the spokesperson said.