Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday. The two leaders talked about how India and the UK could cooperate to advance a stable and peaceful international rules-based order, as well as matters pertaining to economic cooperation and defense. 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.”
