Londres: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday. The two leaders discussed issues related to defence, economic cooperation and how India and UK could work together to strengthen a peaceful and stable global rules-based order.
In a post shared on X, Rajnath Singh stated, “Had a very warm meeting with the UK Prime Minister, Shri @rishisunak in London. I had the opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues with him. We discussed issues pertaining to defence, economic cooperation and how India and UK could work together for strengthening a peaceful and stable global rules-based order.”
Currently, Rajnath Singh is on an official visit to UK. It is the first visit by a sitting Indian Defence Minister to the UK in more than 20 years.
Earlier, Union Defence Minister Singh held “insightful deliberations” with UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron on boosting ties between the two nations.
Taking to X, Rajnath Singh stated, “Insightful deliberations with the UK Foreign Secretary, Mr. David Cameron on boosting India-UK ties and deepening cooperation between both the countries.”
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his UK counterpart Grant Shapps attended the India-UK Defence Industry CEOs Roundtable at Trinity House in London.
Taking to X, Defence Minister’s Office stated, “Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh and his British counterpart Mr. @grantshapps attended the India-UK Defence Industry CEOs Roundtable at Trinity House in London.”
The UK announced its plans to send its Littoral Response Group to the Indian Ocean Region later this year, with a proposal for the Carrier Strike Group to visit the Indian waters in 2025.
Both will operate and train with Indian forces. The announcement was made by UK Defence Secretary Shapps. The UK and India also vowed to continue strengthening ties during Defence Minister visit to the country.
In a post shared on X, Rajnath Singh stated, “Had a wonderful interaction with the industry leaders and CEOs at the UK-India Defence CEO Roundtable in London. India envisions an enriching partnership with the UK to cooperate, co-create and co-innovate. By synergizing the strengths of both the countries, we can do great things together.”
In a move that signals the growing importance of the strategic relationship between the UK and India, Defence Secretary Shapps welcomed Singh to the UK and the two leaders agreed on unprecedented levels of UK-India defence cooperation, according to an official release.
Las dos naciones también discutieron la cooperación futura en defensa, desde ejercicios conjuntos hasta el intercambio de conocimientos y de instructores. Estos pasos se basan en la asociación estratégica integral prevista en la hoja de ruta India-Reino Unido para 2030, anunciada en 2021, añadió.
En los próximos años, el Reino Unido y la India también se embarcarán en ejercicios más complejos entre sus respectivos ejércitos, preparándose para un ejercicio conjunto histórico que se llevará a cabo antes de finales de 2030, apoyando objetivos compartidos de proteger rutas comerciales críticas y defender las reglas internacionales. -sistema basado en, según el lanzamiento.
UK Defence Secretary Shapps said, “There is absolutely no question that the world is becoming increasingly contested, so it’s vital that we continue to build on our strategic relationships with key partners like India. Together we share the same security challenges and are steadfast on our commitment to maintaining a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific.”
Dijo que está claro que “esta relación va viento en popa, pero debemos continuar trabajando de la mano para defender la seguridad global a la luz de las amenazas y desafíos que buscan desestabilizarnos y dañarnos”.
“Collaboration with industry is also key in the strategic defence partnership between the UK and India, with the two nations working together on electric propulsion systems that will power our future fleets and cooperating on the development of complex weapons,” Shapps was quoted as saying further in the release. The UK and India also confirmed several new joint initiatives.