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British PM cancels India visit due to COVID crisis, to holds talks remotely this month
Pressure had been mounting on Johnson to call off the visit amid growing concerns of a new variant of COVID-19 detected in the country
PTI | April 19, 2021 | Updated 15:18 IST
Boris Johnson was scheduled to visit India next week
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cancelled his planned visit to India next week due to the coronavirus situation in the country, Downing Street said on Monday. Johnson will instead speak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this month to launch their plans for the future UK-India partnership, with their physical meeting expected later in the year. In the light of the current coronavirus situation, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not be able to travel to India next week, Downing Street said in a joint statement on behalf of the British and Indian governments.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson shortens India visit over COVID crisis
Boris Johnson will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the visit.
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Updated: Apr 14, 2021, 11:13 PM IST
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reduced the length of his trip to India later this month because of the COVID-19 situation in the country, the British Prime Minister s spokesperson said on Wednesday.
The visit, due on April 26, is significant for the UK as it is eyeing a new bilateral trade deal with India, following its exit from the European Union.
Johnson will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the visit. According to Reuters, the spokesperson told reporters that the decision was made following discussions with the Indian government.
Mar 16, 2021, 08:31 AM IST
New Delhi: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to visit India at the end of April in what will be his first major international trip after Britain’s exit from the European Union. The visit aims at boosting UK opportunities in the region, and to create a democratic counterweight to China, said a Reuters report, citing an official statement.
With an aim to expand its influence in the Indo-Pacific region while preserving its strong ties with the United States, the British government will be laying out the country`s post-Brexit defence and foreign policy priorities on Tuesday, the report said.