India necessary part of solution to any global problem, says new UK envoy to India
India necessary part of solution to any global problem, says new UK envoy to India
The new High Commissioner of UK to India, who was in Delhi, emphasised the role of India in the changing global order and said the country is a key partner to finding any solution to global problems.
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UPDATED: March 6, 2021 08:47 IST
Alex W Ellis, the new High Commissioner of UK to India, at a press briefing in New Delhi. (Photo: Twitter/@UKinIndia)
The new High Commissioner of UK to India held his first press interaction in New Delhi spelling out the significance of India-UK relations. Beginning the conference with few initial remarks in Hindi, High Commissioner Alex W Ellis called this time very auspicious ( shubh hai ) for the two sides.
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