Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Concludes Successful UK Visit

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Concludes Successful UK Visit

VoM News Desk | January 11, 2024 | 05:26 PM IST | Breaking News, India, United Kingdom, World | Follow on Google News

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Concludes Successful UK Visit

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Concludes Successful UK Visit

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh concluded his visit to the UK after a productive meeting with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and engagements with the Indian expatriate community. During his meeting with Sunak at 10 Downing Street, discussions covered a range of issues, including bilateral defence and economic ties. Singh presented a Ram Darbar statue to Sunak, Britain’s first Hindu Prime Minister.

In a statement, Singh expressed satisfaction with the warm meeting and highlighted discussions on defence, economic cooperation, and collaboration to strengthen a peaceful global rules-based order. Sunak echoed the need for the UK and India to work together, expressing hope for a successful conclusion to the ongoing free trade agreement negotiations.

Singh’s visit marked significant milestones, including interactions with the UK defence industry and addressing nearly 200 persons of Indian origin at a community reception. The Defence Minister outlined goals of integrating defence industries, supply chain integration, and promoting bilateral start-up interactions. His engagements emphasized the growing India-UK partnership, showcasing positive momentum in various sectors.

Two agreements were clinched during the visit—a Memorandum of Understanding on a bilateral international cadet exchange program and a Letter of Arrangement between DRDO and the UK’s DSTL on defence collaboration in research and development. Singh’s efforts contribute to strengthening diplomatic and defence ties between the two nations.

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