LONDON: The Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom expressed happiness on Thursday after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his State Visit to London, hailing the signing of the landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK as a step that will deepen bilateral ties and boost trade.
Prime Minister Modi, who arrived in London on Wednesday evening, was given a grand reception by members of the Indian community.
Amid chants of "Modi, Modi", "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and "Vande Mataram", members of the diaspora danced in traditional attire and held posters welcoming the Indian leader outside his hotel.