UK PM Boris Johnson India Visit Day 2 LIVE updates: Indians could plug some labour gaps in UK, Boris Johnson says

The issue of economic fugitives figured in talks British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had with Indian leaders with the government conveying that the extradition of these offenders is a high priority as they need to be back to face the justice system."It was conveyed that it was a high priority and the economic offenders who are in the UK, need to be back in India from our justice system perspective," foreign secretary Shringla said.

Indians could plug some labour gaps in UK

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday that skilled workers from India could plug labour shortages in sectors such as information technology in the UK, even as he reiterated that immigration would continue to be controlled. "If you look, for instance, at IT or computer programming, there are areas where there's no question that Indian skills can make a difference," Johnson told reporters in the Indian capital of New Delhi during his two-day visit to the world's largest democracy."I'm going to prioritise skilling up the British people to do those jobs, but I'm not going to be dogmatic in refusing to allow people with skill and talent to aspire to come to the UK."

We don't tolerate extremist groups operating in UK and targeting other countries: Boris Johnson on India's concerns over Khalistani elements in the UK

India is a great democracy and has constitutional protections: UK PM Boris Johnson on reports of rights violations in India

Of course, we have these conversations (on human rights or democratic values). The advantage of our friendship is that we can have them in a friendly way....It's very important to realise that India has constitutional protections for communities

Talking to India PM Modi, clear that he has already intervened several time with Russia's Putin: Boris Johnson

India has historic relationship with Russia and everybody respects it: UK PM Boris Johnson

Johnson says he will still be PM in October

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday he was sure he would still be prime minister in October, following questions over his future after being fined by police for breaching the strict lockdown rules he set during the COVID-19 pandemic.Asked during a news conference in India whether he would still be prime minister in October, when he wants to have completed a free trade deal with India, Johnson replied: "Yes".

PM Modi, Johnson discuss FTA, economic offenders

During the bilateral talks, PM Modi & UK PM Boris Johnson held discussions on the ongoing FTA negotiations. Both sides agreed to the corporation on energy, green hydrogen, trade, defense. On issue of economic offenders, we've been pursuing this matter for some time at different levels with UK. Our objective is to bring back those economic fugitives who're wanted in India to face justice in country. Matter was discussed during the bilateral talks: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

The UK will reopen its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine next week. The UK and our allies will not watch passively as Putin carries on this onslaught: UK PM Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson put no pressure on his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi over New Delhi's position on Russia's invasion of Ukraine when they met on Friday, India's foreign secretary told reporters.

Both the leaders discussed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. PM Modi expressed deep concern over the situation &mounting humanitarian crisis. PM reiterated his call for an immediate cessation of violence & conveyed strong advocacy for a peaceful resolution of the situation: Foreign secretary Shringla

India welcomes the UK joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative under the maritime security pillar & agreed to cooperate closely in this region towards their shared commitment for maintaining an open, free and secure Indo-Pacific region: Foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

A total of two govt-to-govt MoUs & four non-governmental MoUs were exchanged during the official visit of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to India: MEA

I've the Indian jab (Covid vaccine) in my arm, and it did me good. Many thanks to India: British PM Boris Johnson.

Discussion held on global developments. We insisted on dialogue and diplomacy in Ukraine for an immediate ceasefire and resolution of the problem, PM Modi said after the India-UK bilateral talks today.