London, April 18: Clearing the air on speculations that India and Pakistan will hold a  bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London, the Indian high commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) has reiterated and reaffirmed that no bilateral meeting has been planned between India and Pakistan. He said that "Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar has already said that no such meeting [India-Pakistan bilateral meeting on sidelines of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London] is planned and as far as I know there is no change in this position," Indian High Commissioner to UK. Sinha also informed that issues related to terrorism and economic offenders will be the focus of the visit.

"Economic offender issues will be discussed in the visit along with some of the cases being monitored by the court. Terrorism will also be discussed." The Diplomat's remarks came in the backdrop of PM Modi's five-day, three-nation tour to Sweden, the UK and Germany. The Prime Minister wrapped up his one-day visit to Sweden and arrived in London on Tuesday to take part in the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Earlier in the day, after reaching London, PM Modi was met with the customary handshake by British Prime Minister Theresa May. "Very welcome to London, Prime Minister," PM May said as she greeted PM Modi.The two leaders reportedly held talks over a breakfast meeting on a wide range of issues of mutual interest.

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