LONDON: British Foreign Office Minister, Lord Tariq Ahmad will arrive in Delhi on Wednesday (9 August 2017) on a two-day visit. During the visit, the two powers will work together to renew and revitalise relationships within the Commonwealth, setting out a new vision and liberalising the global trading environment.
Lord Ahmad will meet India’s Minister for External Affairs, MJ Akbar, to discuss bilateral and foreign policy issues, including the Commonwealth. He will also meet British and Indian businesses, launch the latest round of Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships and speak to Indian partners working on gender equality issues.
Lord Ahmad said: “I am delighted to be returning to India for the first time in my role as a Foreign Office Minister. The UK and India’s relationship is going from strength-to-strength as well as being global strategic partners, we benefit from a unique living bridge where thousands of diaspora, family, education, cultural, trade, science and research ties enrich our day-to-day lives.
“I will be taking forward discussions with Indian partners on making a success of next year’s Commonwealth Summit in London. India has a crucial role to play in ensuring this family of democracies is fit to take advantage, and face the challenges posed by the 21st century.”
