Jill Biden and Akshata Murty meet at Downing Street during Biden’s London
Jill Biden, the wife of US President Joe Biden, met with Akshata Murty, the wife of British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, during her visit to the UK. The two women had a private meeting at Downing Street, the official residence of the British Prime Minister.
The meeting between Biden and Murty was a part of the G7 summit, which saw leaders from seven of the world’s wealthiest countries gather to discuss various issues, including the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and economic recovery.
Murty is the daughter of Indian billionaire Narayana Murthy, the co-founder of information technology company Infosys. She is a businesswoman and philanthropist in her own right, and has been married to Sunak since 2009.
Biden has been vocal about her desire to strengthen relationships between the US and its allies, and her meeting with Murty is seen as a significant step in that direction.
The two women reportedly discussed various issues, including their shared interest in education and the challenges faced by working mothers.
The meeting was part of a series of engagements that Jill Biden had during her visit to the UK. She attended the G7 summit and also met with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Johnson.
RE-reported from the story originally published in Dailyhunt
