Minister Jaishankar presents a bat signed by Virat Kohli to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

London:In the heart of London, External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, extended warm Diwali wishes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, at the iconic 10 Downing Street. Accompanied by his wife, Kyoko Jaishankar, the minister presented a thoughtful gift comprising a Lord Ganesha Statue and a cricket bat adorned with the signature of the legendary Indian batsman, Virat Kohli.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office handle shared the photographs on X. “ The Prime Minister RishiSunak welcomed DrSJaishankar to Downing Street this evening. Together they expressed their very best wishes as Indian communities around the world begin Diwali celebrations.”

The External Affairs Minister of India is on official trip to the United Kingdom, he is scheduled to hold a meeting with his UK counterpart James Cleverly. His visit will conclude on November 15.

The Prime Minister @RishiSunak welcomed @DrSJaishankar to Downing Street this evening.

Together they expressed their very best wishes as Indian communities around the world begin #Diwali celebrations.

🇬🇧🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/gjCxQ0vr8d

— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) November 12, 2023