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.
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.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Sunday celebrated Diwali by offering prayers at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Neasden Temple) in London during his UK visit.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty at 10 Downing Street and conveyed the best wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Diwali on Sunday.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will travel to the United Kingdom on an official visit from November 11-15, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced in a press release.
Blinken said that he, along with his Indian counterparts, discussed the crisis in the Middle East and that the US "appreciated the fact that, from day one, India strongly condemned the attacks of October 7th".