Rishi Sunak

The two leaders explored avenues for collaboration in defense, economic cooperation, and efforts to strengthen a peaceful global rules-based order. Sunak expressed optimism about the ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and the UK, aiming for a successful conclusion to enhance the existing GBP 36-billion bilateral partnership.

Responding to reports suggesting his lack of endorsement for the channel crossing prevention scheme, Sunak refuted such implications, asserting it was "wrong" to suggest his lack of support.

Akshata Murthy, an Indian-origin entrepreneur, became the majority shareholder in Catamaran Ventures after Sunak resigned as its director in 2015.

Documents from March 2022, seen by the BBC, suggest that Sunak questioned the plan's efficacy, expressing concerns about its cost and proposing alternatives like using hotels over reception centers for migrants.

Additionally, he revealed a significant accomplishment in reducing the arrivals of illegal migrants via small boats by 36 per cent, defying the trend seen in many parts of Europe.

Before him, Leo Varadkar -- born to an Indian father and Irish mother -- took over the reins of Ireland in 2017 as first Indian-origin Taoiseach, or Prime Minister, and came back for a second term again in the same role in December last year.

This marks a 10-point drop from late November, aligning Sunak's popularity with Boris Johnson's final days in office, though still not as low as Liz Truss's rating of -70.

However, Right-wing Conservative MPs, led by Mark Francois, withheld complete support, awaiting amendments to bolster the bill's stringency.

About 30 Conservative MPs attending the meeting could impact the vote, potentially jeopardizing Sunak's position as Prime Minister. This development comes amid heightened scrutiny, including Sunak's recent cross-examination at the Covid-19 Inquiry regarding his role as Chancellor of the Exchequer during the pandemic.

Sunak, who has staked his future on passing an immigration bill in the British Parliament, which, he thinks, will ensure asylum seekers to the United Kingdom are sent to Rwanda and consequently deter such people from illegally coming to Britain.