Overview

• External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar begins a six-day visit to the UK and Ireland on March 4 to strengthen bilateral ties.
• In London, he will meet British Foreign Secretary David Lammy to discuss trade, defense, and global issues, including the Ukraine conflict.
• The visit follows a public clash between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with Trump pausing US military aid to Ukraine.
• India has maintained a neutral stance on the Ukraine war, abstaining from recent UN resolutions and advocating for dialogue and diplomacy.
• Jaishankar will also visit Ireland, meeting Foreign Minister Simon Harris and the Indian community to bolster India-Ireland relations.