New Delhi: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) Boris Johnson is on a two-day visit to India. He addressed India’s concerns about Khalistani elements in the country on Friday. He also talked about the fugitives Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya who cheated Indian banks to the tune of Rs 15,000 crore. At the same time, the PM has also talked about the status of his extradition.
On India’s concern over Khalistani elements in Britain, Johnson said they do not tolerate terrorist groups operating in the country and targeting other countries. He said that an Anti-Terrorism Task Force has been constituted to help India.
Anti-Terrorism Task Force set up
“We stand firm that we will not tolerate terrorist groups threatening other countries, threatening India. We have formed an anti-terrorism task force to help India.
UK government ordered his extradition
At the same time, talking about the fugitives Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya, the UK Prime Minister said that there are some legal technicalities in extradition. He said that it does not welcome those who want to use the country’s legal system to stay away from Indian law. “There are legal technical problems in extradition cases which have made it very difficult. The UK government has ordered his extradition.
Appreciate the welcome received in Gujarat
Johnson lauded the welcome he received in India, especially in Gujarat, saying he felt like Amitabh Bachchan and Sachin Tendulkar
PM Johnson told Modi a special friend
Meanwhile, at a media event between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson today, the UK PM referred to Modi as a “khas dost (special friend)” and called him by his first name several times.
Addressing a joint press event with Modi, Johnson said, “Thank you my friend Narendra, my special friend is the phrase I want to use in Hindi. We had a wonderful two days here in India.”
