Modi, British PM discuss ties post-Brexit

IANS  |  London 

Indian Modi started his bilateral engagements in Britain on Wednesday with a meeting with his British counterpart during the course of which they discussed the bilateral relationship after Britain's exit from the (EU).

"The two leaders had wide-ranging talks on redefining and infusing new into our bilateral engagement post-Brexit," tweeted following the meeting at 10, Downing Street.

Modi arrived here on Tuesday night from on the second leg of his three-nation tour that will also see him visiting

In a special gesture, British received him at the airport.

This is his second official visit to Britain after his visit in November 20-15. May visited in November 2016, her first visit outside the EU after assuming office.

Later on Wednesday, Modi is scheduled to attend a number of events, including a meeting of Indian and British CEOs and a live interaction with the diaspora.

The Indian leader will also attend this year's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) here on April 19-20.

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First Published: Wed, April 18 2018. 15:24 IST