India and UK Strengthen Ties with Focus on Trade, Technology, and Global Challenges
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meets UK leaders to advance economic cooperation, tackle trafficking, and address global issues like the Ukraine conflict.
- Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy to discuss advancing bilateral economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.
- Key discussions included progress on the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) and collaboration in emerging technologies under the India-UK Technology Security Initiative.
- The leaders addressed global challenges, including the Ukraine conflict, climate change, and efforts to combat human trafficking and extremism.
- Jaishankar announced the opening of new Indian consulates in Manchester and Belfast, aimed at enhancing diplomatic ties and supporting the Indian diaspora in the UK.
- The visit also includes plans to strengthen India's relations with Ireland, with discussions on forming a joint economic commission and fostering cultural and economic engagements.
Hindustan Times 
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