Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has reached Britain on a two-day visit. During this period, some strategic and security agreements may be signed between Britain and India.
This journey was earlier scheduled to take place in June 2022, but it is happening now.
This is the first visit to Britain by an Indian Defense Minister in the last 22 years. It is being said that PM Narendra Modi and the then British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met in April 2022.
During this time, there was talk between the two about moving forward on defense partnership. During this visit, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will meet UK Defense Minister Grant Shapps.
Not only this, he will also visit Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. BR Ambedkar Memorial located in London. Along with Rajnath Singh, DRDO representatives and some leaders of the defense industry will also be present. He will also meet PM Rishi Sunak and Foreign Minister David Cameron.
This visit is being considered important in terms of relations between India and Britain and is important for building trust between the two countries. Especially when PM Rishi Sunak came to India in September 2023 to participate in the G-20 summit.
This visit is also important because India had recently expressed concern about Khalistani elements getting refuge in the UK.
This visit is important for taking forward defense relations between India and Britain. In fact, till now Britain is included in the top 5 countries in terms of strategic relations with India.
Apart from this, there are many British companies like Rolls Royce, GE, which want to be a part of the Make in India campaign.
Let us tell you that in the meeting between Boris Johnson and PM Narendra Modi, it was decided to create Open General Export License in both the countries. Not only this, discussions are also going on at a very fast pace regarding the Free Trade Agreement between India and Britain.
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