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NDTV
3 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
India And UK Hold High-Level Talks In Delhi To Boost Strategic Partnership
New Delhi: In a significant diplomatic development, Sir Oliver Robbins, Permanent Under-Secretary at the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office or FCDO, arrived in India on Tuesday to review the progress of the UK-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During his visit, Sir Oliver met India's Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, in New Delhi for the annual UK-India Foreign Office Consultations. The meeting marked a crucial milestone in the bilateral relationship between the two nations, with both sides welcoming the significant breakthroughs achieved across the entire gamut of the partnership since the last consultations in London. One of the major highlights of the partnership is the historic trade deal announced between the two countries, which is expected to boost economic ties and open up new avenues for cooperation. During the meeting, Sir Oliver and Mr Misri discussed ways to implement the shared vision of the two prime ministers for an ambitious partnership between the UK and India over the next decade. Economic growth was identified as a key area of focus, with both sides agreeing to work towards strengthening trade and investment ties. A key aspect of the consultations was the inaugural Strategic Exports and Technology Cooperation Dialogue, which aimed at building mutual understanding of systems and agreeing areas for future cooperation on key sectors such as technology and defence. This dialogue is expected to pave the way for greater collaboration between the two nations in these critical areas. Sir Oliver Robbins, Permanent Under-Secretary at the FCDO, expressed his delight at being in India to advance one of the UK's most vital partnerships in the world. "In a more complex world, there is strong ambition from both governments to take this partnership to even greater heights. I'm looking forward to working with Foreign Secretary Misri to make that a reality," he said. Shortly after Tuesday's bilateral meeting, the External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that the "Foreign Office Consultations provided an opportunity to review and discuss the entire gamut of bilateral relations. Both sides welcomed the conclusion of the India-UK FTA and Double Contribution Convention." It added that the two diplomats "discussed ways of strengthening cooperation in trade, investment and financial sector, defence & security, counter-terrorism, technology, science, innovation, green energy, climate, health, education, and people-to-people relations in order to deepen and diversify our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership." It further stated that the "Foreign Secretary conveyed India's appreciation for the UK government's expression of solidarity and support to India in the fight against terrorism." During his visit, Sir Oliver is also expected to meet a wide range of Indian government officials, including on G20 and home affairs representatives. These meetings will provide an opportunity for the UK and India to discuss key global issues and strengthen cooperation on matters of mutual interest. The UK-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has been growing in strength over the years, with both nations sharing a commitment to democracy, security, and prosperity. The partnership has led to significant cooperation in areas such as trade, defense, and technology, and has the potential to take the bilateral relationship to new heights. The visit by Sir Oliver Robbins underscores the importance that the UK attaches to its relationship with India, and highlights the growing convergence of interests between the two nations. As the UK and India look to strengthen their ties, the partnership is expected to play a key role in shaping the future of bilateral relations between the two nations.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
India, UK hold 17th UK-India Foreign Office Consultations, 1st Strategic Exports, Technology Cooperation Dialogue
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and UK Permanent Under-Secretary Oliver Robbins co-chaired the 17th UK-India Foreign Office Consultations and the inaugural Strategic Exports and Technology Cooperation Dialogue in the national capital on Tuesday, focusing on deepening the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across trade, technology, defence, and people-to-people exchanges. The Foreign Secretary also thanked the UK Government for its expression of solidarity and support in India's fight against terrorism. '17th India-UK Foreign Office Consultations and 1st Strategic Exports and Technology Cooperation Dialogue co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Permanent Under Secretary Oliver Robbins were held in New Delhi. Wide ranging discussions on entire gamut of bilateral relations focusing on further deepening & diversifying India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in areas of Trade & Economy, Technology, Science, Innovation, Defence & Security, Education, Health & Climate & People-to-People exchanges took place. They also discussed the regional & global issues of topical significance. Foreign Secretary thanked UK Government for the expression of solidarity and support to India in fight against terrorism,' the Ministry of External Affairs stated in a post on X. 'I'm delighted to be in India to help advance one of the UK's most vital partnerships in the world. In a more complex world, there is strong ambition from both governments to take this partnership to even greater heights. I'm looking forward to working with Foreign Secretary Misri to make that a reality,' Robbins stated during the meeting. According to a statement from the UK High Commission, the discussions reviewed significant breakthroughs like the historic trade deal. They set an ambitious roadmap for the next decade, underscoring the UK's commitment to economic growth and mutual cooperation on global issues. 'They welcomed the significant breakthroughs achieved across the full breadth of the partnership since consultations in London last year, including the announcement of the historic trade deal. Economic growth is the number one mission of the UK Government. Both agreed to work towards implementing the shared vision of the two prime ministers for an ambitious partnership between the UK and India over the next decade,' the statement read. 'This year's consultations included the inaugural Strategic Exports and Technology Cooperation Dialogue, aimed at building mutual understanding of systems and agreeing on areas for future cooperation on key sectors such as technology and defence,' it further added. The Under-Secretary is also expected to meet a wide range of Indian Government partners, including on the G20 and Home Affairs. (ANI)
United News of India
3 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
FS Misri, UK Permanent Under Secretary Robbins co-chair Foreign Office Consultations
New Delhi, June 3 (UNI) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and UK Permanent Under Secretary Oliver Robbins today co-chaired the 17th India-UK Foreign Office Consultations and 1st Strategic Exports and Technology Cooperation Dialogue during which they focused on further deepening and diversifying the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The MEA spokesperson in a post on X said that Foreign Secretary Miri thanked the UK Government for their expression of solidarity and support to India in the fight against terrorism. '17th India-UK Foreign Office Consultations and 1st Strategic Exports and Technology Cooperation Dialogue co-chaired by Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri and Permanent Under Secretary @Ollyrobbins were held in New Delhi. 'Wide ranging discussions on entire gamut of bilateral relations focusing on further deepening & diversifying India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in areas of Trade & Economy, Technology, Science, Innovation, Defence & Security, Education, Health & Climate & People-to-People exchanges took place. They also discussed the regional & global issues of topical significance. 'Foreign Secretary thanked UK Government for expression of solidarity and support to India in fight against terrorism.' The UK, in a readout, said the two sides 'welcomed the significant breakthroughs achieved across the full breadth of the partnership since consultations in London last year, including the announcement of the historic trade deal. Economic growth is the number one mission of the UK Government. Both agreed to work towards implementing the shared vision of the two prime ministers for an ambitious partnership between the UK and India over the next decade.' This year's consultations included the inaugural Strategic Exports and Technology Cooperation Dialogue, aimed at building mutual understanding of systems and agreeing on areas for future cooperation on key sectors such as technology and defence, the UK High Commission said in a statement. Oliver Robbins, Permanent Under-Secretary at the FCDO, said: 'I'm delighted to be in India to help advance one of the UK's most vital partnerships in the world. In a more complex world, there is strong ambition from both governments to take this partnership to even greater heights.' UNI RN
