India, Britain discussed strengthening military cooperation and furthering defense capacity cooperation. world News
London: Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh co-existed the 24th India-UK Defense Counseling Group Meet with his UK counterpart David Williams in London on Wednesday. The discussion focuses on strengthening military cooperation between India and the UK and advancing defense capacity cooperation.
David Williams welcomed Rajesh Kumar Singh in London for the 24th UK-India Defense Consultative Group. Commodore Chris Saunders, the Defense Advisor of the UK High Commission in India, shared the details about the meeting on X.
In a post on X, Commodore Saunders said, “@Defensehq Permanent Secretary, David Williams CB, welcomed Indian Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to London for the 24th UK-India Defense Counseling Group. Focused on strengthening military cooperation and advancing defense capacity cooperation.”
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According to the Ministry of Defense, the discussion focused on increasing and promoting defense industry cooperation Make in India Initiative,
In a post on X, the Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defense, said, “Defense Siki Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh co-existed the 24th India-UK Defense Consultative Group, which meets his UK counterpart David Williams in London.
Earlier on 9 April, the 13th ministerial meeting of the Indo-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue (13th EFD) was held in London. The Indian delegation led by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Union Minister Nirmala Sitarman discussed a high level of discussion with the UK delegation, led by Chancellor of the Excreper, Rhel Reaves. During the 13th EFD, the UK announced 400 million euros in export and investment deals with India.
In a post on X, the UK Government’s Economic and Finance Ministry wrote, “We have announced £ 400M in export and investment deals with India, promoting our technology and financial sectors. India, our 11th largest business partner, is ready to become the third largest economy in the world by 2028. These deal will develop as part of our plan.”
The two sides confirmed their commitment to continue cooperation between the financial services sector, Fintech and Digital Economy and related regulatory bodies; According to the Ministry of Finance Press Release, cooperation on bilateral and multilateral platform to address mutual and global economic issues, including low carbon economic development, taxation cases and cheap finance for illegal financial flow.
