India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held meetings with British Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds on Tuesday.
The discussions centred around bilateral cooperation between India and the UK, as well as key regional and global developments. Among the topics covered was the significance of enhancing mobility in skills and talent to bolster bilateral cooperation, alongside ongoing negotiations for an India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Additionally, the leaders exchanged perspectives on significant global issues such as the Indo-Pacific region, developments in West Asia, and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The visit served to strengthen the longstanding historical ties between India and the UK, injecting fresh momentum into bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
This comes against the backdrop of advancements in the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Roadmap 2030. Additionally, this is after a long gap that a Labour delegation has visited India.
