PM Modi reiterated India's commitment to closely work with UK in different areas, says Shringla

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 26th session of the Conference of Parties (COP26) reiterated India's commitment to work closely with the United Kingdom in various areas including joint initiatives, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Tuesday.

Foreign Secretary also stated that PM Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson reviewed a roadmap outlining 2030 priority areas of trade, health, defence, security, people to people ties.

"PM Modi reiterated India's commitment to closely work with the UK in various areas including...joint initiatives. The two leaders reviewed a roadmap outlining 2030 priority areas of trades, health, defence, security, people to people ties...," Shringla said at the press briefing.

During the briefing, Shringla further said, "PM Modi committed in areas of climate finance technology, innovations and adaptation into green hydrogen renewable clean technology...joint initiatives under International Solar Alliance and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure."

During the bilateral talks, Prime Minister Modi congratulated PM Johnson for successfully organising the COP26 and for his personal leadership in championing global action for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

"PM Modi in his bilateral meeting with UK PM Boris Johnson congratulated him for successfully hosting the COP-26 summit and complimented him for championing global action on climate change," said Shringla.

Prime Minister Modi also reiterated his desire to welcome PM Johnson in India soon. Both leaders also discussed regional and global challenges including Afghanistan, Counter-Terrorism, Indo-Pacific, supply chain resilience and post-Covid global economic recovery.

"PM Modi reiterated his invitation to UK PM Boris Johnson to visit India...There was also a discussion on regional, global issues including Afghanistan, counter terrorism, Indo-Pacific, supply chain resilience in post COVID global economic recovery," Foreign Secretary said.

( With inputs from ANI )

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