UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly Touches Down in India
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly arrives in India today for his first official visit. The trip aims to supercharge the UK-India partnership with key meetings and commemorations lined up.
Remembering Mumbai Attack Victims
Tomorrow, Cleverly will visit Mumbai to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the 2008 Taj Palace Hotel terror attack. It’s a somber reminder of the shared fight against terror.
Fighting Terrorism on the Global Stage
On Saturday, Cleverly heads to New Delhi to address the UN Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee. He will urge nations to unite against online terrorism, tackling everything from extremist recruitment online to live-streamed attacks.
Power Moves in UK-India Ties
The Foreign Secretary will also meet India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr Jaishankar, to discuss the ambitious 2030 Roadmap — a decade-long plan to boost cooperation under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
- Free trade talks are underway.
- Defence and security links have expanded, including a visit from HMS Queen Elizabeth and the Carrier Strike Group last year.
- Joint cybersecurity drills are intensifying.
James Cleverly said: “Our relationship with India is hugely important to me; as the world’s largest democracy, India is a natural partner for the UK in the Indo-Pacific. It is an economic and tech powerhouse. Our deeper ties will boost both our economies and help to tackle global security challenges. I look forward to working even more closely with India when it takes up the G20 Presidency in December.”
