EAM S. Jaishankar Affirms 'The Answer is Modi' at Diwali Reception in London

New Delhi: "The Answer is Modi", external affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar told cheering members of the Indian diaspora in London at a Diwali reception on Monday evening (early Tuesday morning IST) on what has changed in India now.

Mr Jaishankar, who is on a five-day visit to Britain till Wednesday, spoke about the achievements of the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre in the past nine years, due to which India, he said, is marching forward in various sectors, including technology, start-ups, skill development, social sectors, women and girls' empowerment and welfare schemes for the weaker sections of society.

To loud applause, Mr Jaishankar also mentioned India's successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission and said it led to "phenomenal brand enhancement" for India and highlighted the country's technological leap. Speaking about strong bilateral ties with Britain, the external affairs minister mentioned the flourishing trade between the two nations and how they are negotiating a free trade pact to further boost this.

"Addressed the Indian community at the Diwali reception in London. I spoke about the new momentum in India-UK relations. The living bridge makes a powerful contribution in this regard. Also, shared the transformation underway in our country. Explained how a new India is coming into being," Mr Jaishankar said later on social media platform X.

As already reported, Mr Jaishankar met newly-appointed British secretary of state for foreign affairs and former British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday, just hours after he assumed his new office. The foreign ministers held detailed discussions on the bilateral strategic partnership, the situation in west Asia, the Ukraine conflict and the Indo-Pacific.