Climate, tech, health, education and development on the agenda as
, the UK's Minister for the
Indo-Pacific, visits India to reiterate the UK's commitment to
strengthening bilateral relations.
During her 2-day visit she will hold meetings with senior Indian
ministers and officials and learn more about the unique living
bridge both countries share.
Building upon the ambitions for the UK-India relationship set out
by the Foreign Secretary in his visit in July, Minister West will
continue to unlock the full potential of the UK-India partnership
and drive forward greater growth for both countries.
Her visit will include a meeting at the Ministry of External
Affairs in Delhi, where she will reinforce the UK's commitment to
a stronger partnership and the importance of the enduring links
between our people.
She will also reiterate that the UK remains committed to
negotiating a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement and
Bilateral Investment Treaty.
Minister for the Indo-Pacific said:
I am delighted to be visiting India for the first time as
Minister for the Indo-Pacific. As one of the fastest growing
economies in the world, India is a vital partner.
My visit reaffirms the UK's commitment to fostering deeper
cooperation with India and to driving forward greater growth and
prosperity for both our nations.
During an education roundtable at the British Council, the
Minister will learn more about the unique “living bridge” between
the UK and India, representing the 1.7 million people in the UK
with Indian heritage and connecting our two countries across our
culture, education, food, sport and more.
Further deepening this cultural understanding, the Minister will
visit the Jama Masjid in Delhi, where she will learn about its
history and architecture.
Her visit follows a 2-day visit to Bangladesh, where she
reaffirmed UK support for the Interim Government's work to build
a more prosperous and democratic future for the country.
