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US President Joe Biden has said "it matters" and is "pretty astounding" that Rishi Sunak is set to become the UK's first British Asian prime minister.
Biden's comments came during a ceremony at the White House marking the Hindu festival of Diwali.
Rishi Sunak, who is a 42-year-old practising Hindu, is expected to take office on Tuesday after being formally appointed by the King.
He will become the youngest prime minister for more than 200 years.
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