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Look forward to fostering stronger ties with partners in UK: WB CM Mamata Banerjee
London, March 25: West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who is on a visit to the UK spoke about how Bengal is looking forward to further cement ties with partners in UK and beyond.
Mamata Banerjee's UK visit rescheduled again
Kolkata, March 22: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's visit to the United Kingdom has been rescheduled, and now, she will be leaving from here on Saturday evening.
EAM Jaishankar's UK visit injected fresh momentum into strategic partnership: MEA
New Delhi, March 10: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar's visit to the United Kingdom last week injected fresh momentum into the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday.
EAM wraps UK visit, notes positive momentum of India-UK relations with PM Starmer
London, March 10: At the invitation of the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar paid an official visit to the United Kingdom from March 4-9 (during this period, he also visited Ireland on March 6-7), a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday.
India becomes top investor in London's new growth plan
New Delhi, March 9: India has emerged as the leading investor in London's ambitious new "growth plan," which aims to boost the city's economy and generate an additional 27 billion pounds in tax revenue.
UK: Jaishankar greeted by well-wishers during morning walk
London, March 9: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was greeted by his 'well-wishers' during his morning walk on Sunday.
EAM S Jaishankar inaugurates new Indian Consulate in Manchester
Manchester, March 8: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday inaugurated a new Indian Consulate in Manchester, Northern England.
Making up for many things we could & should have done earlier, says EAM Jaishankar
Manchester, March 9: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday inaugurated a new Consulate General of India in Manchester, the United Kingdom, and said that "India was making up for many things that perhaps the country could and should have done earlier".
EAM Jaishankar highlights 'focus' of Indian consulate in Belfast
Belfast, March 8: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the newly inaugurated Indian consulate in Belfast, the "meeting point for the UK with the European Union", will not only serve the growing diaspora but also help in exploring economic opportunities.
UK's Foreign Office condemns Khalistan protest outside EAM meeting venue
London, March 6: The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has condemned the protests staged by pro-Khalistan elements outside Chatham House during the External Affairs Minister's visit to the UK.
Freedom given to Khalistani goons in Britain unacceptable, says former Foreign Secy after Jaishankar security scare in London
New Delhi, March 6: Several analysts, former diplomats and politicians have severely condemned the serious security breach in London on Wednesday night when Khalistani extremists based in Britain tried to block the vehicle carrying External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
India denounces breach of security during EAM Jaishankar's UK visit
New Delhi, March 6: India on Thursday condemned the breach of security by pro-Khalistani supporters during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to the UK.
EAM Jaishankar discusses Indian foreign policy, regional dynamics in UK
London, March 6: In an exclusive event hosted by Chatham House in collaboration with the High Commission of India, UK, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in an insightful discussion with Bronwen Maddox, Director and Chief Executive of Chatham House. The conversation addressed India's evolving foreign policy, regional dynamics, and global economic challenges.
Jaishankar discusses strategic coordination, political cooperation, trade deal negotiation with UK Foreign Secy
Kent, March 5: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said he held wide-ranging talks with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, including strategic coordination, political cooperation, trade deal negotiation, education, technology, mobility and people-to-people exchanges for the past two days at the Chevening House.
India expands UK footprint as GBP 41 billion partnership boosts growth
New Delhi, March 5: The India-UK partnership is set to strengthen significantly as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visits the United Kingdom to reinforce the growing GBP 41 billion trading relationship between the two nations.
EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with UK PM Keir Starmer in London
London, March 5: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his official visit at 10 Downing Street in London to convey warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as discussed advancing bilateral economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
EAM Jaishankar calls Chevening Scholars great advocates of India-UK ties
London, March 5: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chevening Scholars from India along with UK's Foreign Secretary David Lammy during the EAM's official visit to the country.
UK: EAM Jaishankar meets PM Keir Starmer, Foreign Secy David Lammy, discussed advancing bilateral ties
London, March 5: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his official visit to the UK and discussed advancing bilateral economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
EAM Jaishankar to visit UK, Ireland from March 4
New Delhi, March 3: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (EAM) will visit the United Kingdom and Ireland from March 4-9, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday.
Trump, Starmer meeting: UK ready to put 'boots on the ground' for Ukraine; US, UK trade deal to be 'done quickly'
Washington, DC, February 28: US President Donald Trump met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House on Thursday afternoon.
Britain to increase defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2027
London, Feb 25: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday that the country will increase its defence spending to 2.5 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2027.
India expands ties with UK in telecom, AI, emerging tech
New Delhi, Feb 21: India and the UK have expanded their collaboration in key areas of telecom, artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, the government said on Friday.
Always exciting to hear PM Modi's vision for India, says Rishi Sunak
New Delhi, Feb 19: Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "friend", former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday said that it is "always exciting" to hear PM Modi's vision for India.
Former UK PM Rishi Sunak, his family meet PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 18: Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his family met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday. Both dignitaries had a wonderful conversation on many subjects.
Had wonderful conversation on many subjects: PM Modi meets former UK PM Rishi Sunak, his family
New Delhi, February 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak and his family.
FM Sitharaman meets UK's former PM Rishi Sunak, discuss new ways to boost market-based financial relationships
New Delhi, February 18: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday met the UK's ex-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in New Delhi.
FM Sitharaman meets former UK PM Rishi Sunak
New Delhi, Feb 18: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman met former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak here on Tuesday and the two discussed potential new avenues to strengthen market-based financial ties and drive economic growth.
EAM Jaishankar meets former UK PM Rishi Sunak
New Delhi, February 17: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met former Prime Minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak in Delhi.
Former UK PM Rishi Sunak calls on EAM Jaishankar in New Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 17: Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak, who is currently visiting India along with his family, called on External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Monday.
India, UK hold consultations on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
New Delhi, February 4: The India-UK Consultations on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation were held in Delhi on February 4, where the two sides discussed conventional weapons including AI in the military domain and multilateral export control regimes.
LS Speaker Om Birla visits BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in London
London, January 12: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on his visit to the United Kingdom offered prayers at the BAPS Shri Swami Narayan Temple in north-west London's area of Neasden. The details of Speaker Birla's visit were shared by the temple authorities on Sunday.
Om Birla meets ex-PM Sunak; promotes India-UK ties, Mahatma Gandhi's legacy
New Delhi, Jan 9: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is currently on a tour of Britain, which includes visits to Scotland and Guernsey Island. During his tour, he met with former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday and exchanged views on a wide range of issues, including their historical ties, shared values of parliamentary democracy, and people-to-people contacts.
Om Birla meets UK House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle, attends reception at India House
London, January 9: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended a reception held in his honour at India House in London on Wednesday, where he addressed and interacted with the Indian diaspora. India's High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, was also present.
LS Speaker Om Birla confident India, UK further strengthen strategic relations
London, Jan 9: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has expressed confidence that his visit to London would further strengthen the deep-rooted friendly ties between the Parliaments of both India and the UK as well as the people of both countries.