UK PM in India – Boris Johnson meets PM Modi

The meeting between the Prime Ministers of India and the UK has concluded. The wide-ranging talks covered new areas of cooperation and sectors such as trade, commerce, defense, and clean energy, tweeted PM Modi.

My talks with PM @BorisJohnson were wide-ranging and productive. We took stock of the ground covered in the India-UK friendship and also discussed new areas of cooperation. Sectors such as trade, commerce, defence and clean energy figured prominently in our discussions. pic.twitter.com/C8jh5RSRRL

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 22, 2022

8 AM April 22

After receiving a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will have a bilateral discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Earlier, Mr. Johnson tweeted that he was looking forward to meeting his friend Narendra Modi.

Looking forward to meeting with my friend @NarendraModi today in New Delhi.

From climate change to energy security to defence, the partnership of our democracies is vital as the world faces growing threats from autocratic states.

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 22, 2022

This is Mr. Johnson’s first trip to India after becoming the Prime Minister. Yesterday, he visited the Mahatma Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati, Ahmedabad.

I was honoured to follow in the footsteps of millions in visiting the Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad today.

As the world faces renewed conflict, Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings remind us of the power of peace in changing the course of history. pic.twitter.com/c8cnZM0taR

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 21, 2022

Mr. Johnson also tweeted a confirmation of over one billion pounds worth of investments between India and the UK, which he said would also create 11,000 new jobs in the UK.

It’s been a real pleasure to be in Gujarat today to see the fruits of the incredible partnership between the UK and our friends in India.

Today we have confirmed more than £1 billion in new investments between our two great countries, creating almost 11,000 new jobs in the UK. pic.twitter.com/dvR0OG775n

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 21, 2022

India-UK Roadmap 2030

Prime Minister Modi and his UK counterpart would assess the progress of the India-UK Roadmap 2030.

The India-UK Roadmap was adopted at the virtual summit on May 4, 2021, which elevated the bilateral ties between both nations to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

The Roadmap focuses on enhancing bilateral trade, people-to-people ties, defense partnership, tackling climate change, and strengthening the health sector.