his home country. In October 2020, the Prime Minister added the Democratic Republic of Congo to his roster, one of the richest countries in terms of resources in the world. Among the fastest growing economies on the continent, these markets offer remarkable trade and investment opportunities for UK businesses. Lord Popat regularly meets with organisations and entrepreneurs to encourage bilateral trade between the UK and these countries. Emerging markets such as those within the Commonwealth offer great opportunities for the next generation of businesses in the UK. As UK trade envoy, Lord Popat has led several British delegations to Rwanda and Uganda: one in Rwanda in March 2019 where he led a horticultural business delegation and another in Uganda in June 2019 with a delegation of agritech firms. In August 2019, Lord Popat published his memoirs "A British Subject – How to make it as an immigrant in the best country in the world". The book is a love letter to Britain, the country he calls home. Upon its release, the book received a number of positive reviews. Not withstanding the title and content of his book and his documented history as a refugee who settled in the UK, in an article published 25 April 2022 on the website 'politicsathome.com' he argued that the current asylum system is abused by economic migrants. He also argued that there is good reason for others now seeking refugee status in the UK, to be sent instead to Rwanda, a country with a well documented history of genocide within its own borders. Personal life Popat is a Hindu and follower of the teachings of Morari Bapu; whom he regards as a Guru and mentor in life. He married Sandhya (now The Lady Popat) on 19 July 1980, with whom he has three sons. He speaks four languages including Gujarati, Hindi, and Swahili, and supports Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. In the charity sector, Popat is on the board of St Luke's Hospice, Harrow and has his own charitable foundation – Lord Dolar Popat Foundation, which makes contributions to medical and educational institutions. He became a trustee of Prism The Gift Fund in July 2019. See also List of British Indians References Living people Conservative Party (UK) life peers Life peers created by Elizabeth II Ugandan emigrants to the United Kingdom 1953 births British politicians of Indian descent