UK FS James Cleverly concludes his first visit to India
Notably, this is the first visit by a top-ranking official from Britain after Rishi Sunak took charge as the UK"s first Indian-origin prime minister.
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London, Oct 31: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly met on the sidelines of the United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee special meeting and discussed the Ukraine conflict and the Indo-Pacific.
"Delighted to welcome UK Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly on his first India visit; shortly after our meeting in New York last month. Noted the progress in our Roadmap 2030. Also discussed the Ukraine conflict and the Indo-Pacific," tweeted Jaishankar. The 2030 Roadmap is the landmark commitment to boost cooperation between the UK and India over the next decade under a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
"India is a powerful voice on the international stage and an important partner for the UK. Had a positive and productive meeting with @DrSJaishankar. We discussed collaboration on trade, investment, defence and security to improve the lives and livelihoods of our citizens," tweeted Cleverly responding to EAM Jaishankar. Cleverly visited India to strengthen UK-India relations and discuss economic cooperation as well as global security challenges.
Notably, this is the first visit by a top-ranking official from Britain after Rishi Sunak took charge as the UK's first Indian-origin prime minister. "Excellent first visit to Delhi & Mumbai by @JamesCleverly in same week he is reappointed as Foreign Secretary & @RishiSunak becomes PM #India #UK," tweeted British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis.
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