Jaishankar Meets UK PM Keir Starmer: A Step Towards Stronger Bilateral Ties
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street in London late on Tuesday evening. During this significant meeting, Jaishankar conveyed “warm greetings” from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing the importance of strengthening India-UK relations.
Discussions on Bilateral Cooperation
The discussions primarily revolved around enhancing bilateral cooperation and trade. Jaishankar highlighted their conversation regarding the progress of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, which aim to bolster the GBP 41-billion annual trade relationship between the two nations. “Discussed taking forward our bilateral, economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people exchanges,” Jaishankar mentioned in a social media post.
Addressing Global Concerns
In addition to trade, Jaishankar and Starmer also discussed the UK’s perspective on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. This reflects the shared commitment of both countries to engage in meaningful dialogue on global issues.
Strengthening Ties with the UK
Earlier that day, Jaishankar held meetings with UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, and UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. Discussions included people-to-people ties and collaborative efforts to combat extremism and trafficking.
As Jaishankar embarks on this six-day visit to the UK and Ireland, the aim is clear: to fortify India’s relations with these key partners. For those interested in exploring the latest updates and offers related to travel, trade, and more, visit Looffers.com.
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