External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday called on the UK's Leader of the Opposition, Keir Starmer in the Parliament, with the two leaders reaffirming the bipartisan commitment towards strengthening India-UK relations.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday met UK's Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy, the two discussed security and development issues, as well as bilateral cooperation
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with the National Security Advisor of the United Kingdom, Tim Barrow, on Wednesday and discussed regional and global challenges.
In a statement at the UN summit, Indian Counsellor Pratik Mathur, underscored the need for revitalising the General Assembly's pivotal role amidst concerns about its "diluted" relevance.
S Jaishankar held a meeting with United Kingdom counterpart David Cameron and discussed progressing a Free Trade Agreement and partnerships on defence, science and technology.
The EAM, who is on an official visit to the UK, acknowledged the transformations in the world, the UK, and the evolving India-UK relationship and also emphasised the pivotal role played by PM Modi in shaping the nation's trajectory.
The two leaders' meeting also delved into critical issues shaping bilateral relationships, with conversations revolving around the pivotal role of mobility, skills and talent in fostering cooperative development.
In conversation with the British counterpart, EAM held discussions on strengthening India-UK strategic partnership and exchanged views over the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Ukraine.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday held a telephonic conversation with his British counterpart Grant Shapps and discussed means to bolster closer defence relations as well as the security issues in the Indo-Pacific region.
Jaishankar is currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom. He arrived in Britain on Saturday and will conclude his visit on November 15. He is scheduled to meet several other dignitaries during his visit.
"India is today the fastest-growing large economy. There is leadership. There is vision. There is good governance...," the EAM said in his remarks on visiting the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Neasden Temple) in London on Sunday.