Overview

• 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.