Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Meets Former UK PM Rishi Sunak; Strengthen India-UK Ties

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is currently on a visit to the United Kingdom, which includes stops in Scotland and Guernsey Island.

During his trip, Om Birla had a significant meeting with former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday. The two leaders discussed a variety of issues, focusing on their shared history, values of parliamentary democracy, and the importance of people-to-people connections.

The conversation also touched on the challenges posed by Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, social media, and the spread of fake news. Both Birla and Sunak emphasized the need for laws to tackle these emerging issues.

Taking to X, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla posted, “Had a warm meeting with H. E. Mr. Rishi Sunak, former Prime Minister of UK. We exchanged views on a wide-range of issues, including our historical ties, shared values of parliamentary democracy, people to people contacts, and impacts of IT, AI, social media, fake news and the need to have appropriate laws to tackle such challenges.”

“Informed him about Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s priorities in the fields of IT, agriculture, rural development, women empowerment, skilled labour and about India’s Nari Shakti Vandan Act, New Education policy, Digital payment infrastructure,” added the Lok Sabha Speaker.

Om Birla further added, “Shared how Indian cities are being promoted as hubs for pharma, manufacturing etc. which complement and support further strengthening of India-UK cooperation. Thanked him for his contributions in elevating India – UK bilateral ties.”

Om Birla Pays Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi In London; Reflects On Gandhian Ideals

During his tour, Om Birla also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue in London.

Reflecting on Gandhi’s lasting legacy, the Lok Sabha Speaker posted on X, “The timeless relevance of Gandhian ideals—non-violence, truth, and self-reliance – continue to inspire the framework of international relations. In a world grappling with conflicts and climate change, Gandhi ji’s vision of peace and cooperation serves as a beacon of hope. By embracing these principles, the global community can address complexities with compassion and moral integrity, fostering collective progress while preserving the dignity of each one of us.”

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