UK minister Priti Patel meets PM Modi, skill development discussed

Bilateral cooperation in the spheres of skill development, infrastructure financing, innovation, energy and ease of doing business was discussed on Sunday when British Minister for International Development Priti Patel met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.

The Prime Minister congratulated her on her appointment as Secretary of State for International Development as he noted her long association with India in her previous roles.

Modi recalled his successful visit to UK last year in November and appreciated the follow-up action taken on the outcomes of the visit, a PMO statement said.

Patel briefed the Prime Minister on the activities and future plans of Department for International Development in India, it added.