New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Friday held a cordial and substantive meeting with Lord McFall of Alcluith PC, the Lord Speaker of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom Parliament, at the Parliament House in New Delhi, according to a release.

The interaction took place on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), being hosted by India from January 14 to 16.

Welcoming the Lord Speaker to the Rajya Sabha, the Vice President expressed pleasure at his participation in the conference and said his presence underscored the continuing friendship and strong parliamentary ties between the two countries.

He said the visit would be productive and enjoyable and w...