Biden calls Rishi Sunak changing into subsequent UK prime minister ‘a groundbreaking milestone’

President Biden on Monday referred to as the UK’s number of Rishi Sunak as its subsequent prime minister “a groundbreaking milestone” within the Diwali anniversary reception.

Sunak, a former British finance minister, will turn out to be the nation’s first black chief and the primary Hindu to take up the position. Diwali, which begins on Monday, is the Hindu competition of lights.

“Diwali is a reminder that every of us has the ability, the ability, to dispel darkness and convey mild to the world,” Biden mentioned throughout his White Home tackle. “It is a selection, and we make that selection day by day. It’s true in our lives and within the lifetime of this nation, particularly within the lifetime of a democracy, whether or not right here in America or for the households in India marking 75 years. independence and whether or not it’s the UK, the place as we speak we acquired the information that Rishi Sunak is now prime minister. “

“As my brother would say, ‘Go determine’ – within the Conservative Occasion – is predicted to turn out to be prime minister, I feel tomorrow when he goes to see the king. Fairly wonderful. A groundbreaking milestone, and it issues, it issues,” the president added.

Biden was joined on the Diwali occasion by Vice President Harris, whom he acknowledged as African-American, Indian-American and the primary feminine vp of the USA.

Indians celebrated Sunak changing into prime minister, particularly throughout Diwali. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi despatched “Particular Diwali needs to the ‘dwelling bridge’ of the Indians of the UK” in a tweet on Monday.

Sunak’s appointment as prime minister comes amid political turmoil in Britain after Prime Minister Liz Truss introduced his resignation on Thursday after simply 45 days in workplace.

He gained the management of the Conservative Occasion on Monday and can function the nation’s third prime minister this yr.

Biden issued a short assertion final week in response to Truss’ resignation, reiterating his dedication to shut cooperation between the US and UK. Truss grew to become the shortest serving prime minister in British historical past.

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