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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:

11:37 (IST) Apr 22

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British PM Boris Johnson have arrived at Hyderabad House to hold talks.

11:27 (IST) Apr 22

Discussed our expanding partnership and implementing the India-UK Roadmap 2030: EAM says on meeting with Boris Johnson. (ANI)

11:23 (IST) Apr 22

External affairs minister S Jaishankar calls on British PM Boris Johnson in Delhi.

10:56 (IST) Apr 22

PM Modi receives UK PM Boris Johnson at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson with a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. The UK Prime Minister, who is on a two-day visit to India, was accorded a Guard of Honour upon his arrival at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. (ANI)

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10:48 (IST) Apr 22

This extraordinary man [Mahatma Gandhi] mobilised such simple principles of truth and non-violence to change the world for the better.

Boris Johnson, UK PM

10:45 (IST) Apr 22

The UK Prime Minister is scheduled to hold talks with external affairs minister S Jaishankar after which the two sides will issue a press statement at around 1 pm at Hyderabad House.

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10:29 (IST) Apr 22

"They (people of Gujarat) put on a fantastic welcome for us. It was absolutely extraordinary. I have never seen such a joyful reception. I would have not gotten the same reception anywhere else in the world. It was amazing to see your (PM Modi's) home state for the first time," PM Johnson said, talking about his Gujarat visit.

10:27 (IST) Apr 22

Johnson arrived in Gujarat on Thursday at the start of his visit to India to hold in-depth talks on the UK and India's strategic defence, diplomatic and economic partnership, aimed at bolstering close partnership and stepping up security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

09:54 (IST) Apr 22

The British Prime Minister on Friday also said that UK's partnership with India is a beacon in stormy seas. (PTI)

09:52 (IST) Apr 22

India-UK collaboration on issues that matter to both, from climate change to energy security and defence, is of vital importance.

Boris Johnson, UK PM

09:47 (IST) Apr 22

World faces growing threats from autocratic states which seek to undermine democracy, choke off free trade & trample on sovereignty: UK PM Boris Johnson

09:45 (IST) Apr 22

UK PM Boris Johnson lays wreath at Raj Ghat and pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. (ANI photo)

09:37 (IST) Apr 22

British PM Boris Johnson receives guard of honour. (ANI photo)

09:28 (IST) Apr 22

Thank you for the fantastic welcome...I don't think the things have ever been as strong or as good between us (India-UK) as they are now.

Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister

09:22 (IST) Apr 22

PM Modi welcoming his British counterpart in New Delhi. (ANI photo)

09:12 (IST) Apr 22

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives UK PM Boris Johnson at Rashtrapati Bhavan

08:55 (IST) Apr 22

Johnson will attend a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan and later a wreath-laying at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi today morning

08:25 (IST) Apr 22

Ahead of meeting with PM Modi, UK PM Boris Johnson said, "From climate change to energy security to defence, the partnership of our democracies is vital as the world faces growing threats from autocratic states."

Looking forward to meeting with my friend @NarendraModi today in New Delhi. From climate change to energy securit… https://t.co/nlrSht4Mpl
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) 1650593933000

08:06 (IST) Apr 22

Boris Johnson to meet PM Modi in Delhi today

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who is on a two-day visit to India will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to hold in-depth talks on the UK and India's strategic defence, diplomatic and economic partnership, aimed at bolstering close partnership and stepping up security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

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03:34 (IST) Apr 22

UK PM Boris Johnson to offer India help to build its own fighter jets

Britain is set to offer India know-how to build its own fighter jets and a licence for faster deliveries of defence equipment when the prime ministers of the two countries meet on Friday, as the West tries to wean India away from Russia.

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