Ajit Karn
The High Commission of India reported that the meeting between India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his British counterpart Tim Barrow took place in London. Also present at the meeting was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak. Mr. Doval’s trip to London follows closely on the heels of his Tuesday meeting in Washington with his American colleague, Jake Sullivan.
“A kind offer by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to join us for a little moment. NSA conversation that took place at the Cabinet Office between Sir Tim Barrow and M. Doval. We place a high value on the Prime Minister’s commitment that his administration will provide full assistance to further develop our strategic cooperation in the areas of trade, defence, and science and technology. The Indian High Commission tweeted that they were “looking forward to the visit of Sir Tim to India in the near future.”
The relationship between India and the United Kingdom (UK) can be described as one of comprehensive strategic cooperation. Additionally, the two countries have finished six rounds of negotiations for a trade pact and will start the seventh and final round of talks very soon.
Rishi Sunak had indicated soon after he became prime minister that he would take a different approach to trade deals than his predecessor, Liz Truss. Although Liz Truss was only prime minister for a few weeks, she set the tone for Britain’s negotiations as trade minister. Rishi Sunak has indicated that he will take a different approach to trade deals.
“My approach will be one where we don’t sacrifice quality for haste,” said Rishi Sunak, adding that he remained “dedicated to” securing a deal with India. “My approach will be one where we don’t sacrifice quality for speed.” “I want to make sure that all of our commercial transactions go well.
