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

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 22, 2022, 20:48:59 IST

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his British counterpart, Boris Johnson, at Hyderabad in Delhi today. India and UK signed several deals, including on trade and defence ties. The Ukraine war and Khalistani activists in Britain also came came up for discussion. Stay with TOI for live updates:

14:25 (IST) Apr 22

Shared interests in keeping the Indo-Pacific region free, open and rule-based. Agree to combat threats on air, space & maritime. Taking steps for sustainable homegrown energy. This visit has deepened our relationship:

Boris Johnson, UK PM

13:46 (IST) Apr 22

"We stressed on the need for a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. India welcomes UK's decision to join the Indo-Pacific initiative," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during the joint meet today.

13:40 (IST) Apr 22

We invite the UK to join India's National Hydrogen Mission. We stressed on a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific region: PM Modi

13:38 (IST) Apr 22

We have had wonderful talks today and have strengthened our relationship in every way. The partnership between India and Britain is one of the defining friendships of our times.

Boris Johnson, UK PM

13:20 (IST) Apr 22

We expressed our commitment to fulfilling promises made during the last COP 26. We invite the UK to join India's National Hydrogen Mission. We stressed on a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific region.

Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

13:17 (IST) Apr 22

The British Prime Minister also lauded PM Modi and called him his "friend".

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13:17 (IST) Apr 22

UK PM Boris says his welcome in India made him "feel like Sachin Tendulkar".

13:15 (IST) Apr 22

Last year we (India-UK) launched a comprehensive strategic partnership. Work on FTA is underway. Talks held on defense sector, trade, climate & energy. Talks also hold on free, open & rule-based Indo-pacific region.

Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

13:13 (IST) Apr 22

We reviewed progress of India-UK Roadmap 2030: PM Modi on meeting with UK counterpart

13:11 (IST) Apr 22

Implementation of Global Innovation Partnership between India and UK will be a big achievment: PM Modi

13:09 (IST) Apr 22

Discussed ongoing reforms in India, infrastructure modernization plan and National Infrastructure Pipeline: PM Modi on meet with UK PM

13:05 (IST) Apr 22

India keen on signing a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom: PM Modi during joint press meet.

13:04 (IST) Apr 22

PM Modi and British PM Boris Johnson witness the exchange of agreements between India and the United Kingdom. (ANI photo)

13:03 (IST) Apr 22

PM Modi terms Boris Johnson's India visit 'historic'.

12:21 (IST) Apr 22

The Prime Ministers of India and UK discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

12:20 (IST) Apr 22

Boris Johnson noted he would not get the same "fantastic welcome" everywhere as he met his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for talks overshadowed by deepening jeopardy over the partygate affair.

12:13 (IST) Apr 22

PM Narendra Modi greeted UK PM Boris Johnson before the commencement of their talks on further intensifying the multi-faceted India-UK ties.

11:55 (IST) Apr 22

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British PM Boris Johnson hold talks at Hyderabad House in Delhi.

11:44 (IST) Apr 22

Boris Johnson expected to try and help move India away from dependence on Russia

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to try and help move India away from its dependence on Russia when he meets with his Indian counterpart. The focus will likely be expanding economic and defense ties. (AP)

11:39 (IST) Apr 22

PM Modi will hold bilateral talks with UK PM Boris Johnson on economic, security and defence collaboration in Hyderabad House, New Delhi British. (ANI photo)

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