PM Modi, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper Discuss Expanding India-UK Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the partnership between India and the United Kingdom has created unprecedented growth opportunities for both nations and continues to expand across several strategic sectors.

PM Modi met UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and highlighted the steady progress in bilateral ties. He also reaffirmed the importance of long-term cooperation between the two countries.

Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Pleased to meet UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Appreciated the deepening of the India-UK partnership in recent times that has unlocked unprecedented growth opportunities for both our countries.”

“India-UK Vision 2035 will continue to guide our partnership and strengthen our joint efforts for global good,” the post read.

Pleased to meet UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Appreciated the deepening of the India-UK partnership in recent times that has unlocked unprecedented growth opportunities for both our countries.

India-UK Vision 2035 will continue to guide our partnership and strengthen our… pic.twitter.com/OvrzspeLbP

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 4, 2026

Earlier in the day, Cooper met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi. The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration across key sectors and exploring emerging opportunities.

Following the meeting, the Minister posted on X, “The India-UK partnership is now a forward-looking highway of shared economic ambitions and high-technology! Delighted to welcome UK Foreign Secretary @YvetteCooperMP on her first visit to India.”

Jaishankar said both sides reviewed progress in trade, technology, supply chains, defence, climate action, education, and people-to-people exchanges. They also discussed cooperation in clean energy, artificial intelligence, and critical minerals.

The two leaders exchanged views on major international developments, including the situations in Ukraine, West Asia, and the Indo-Pacific region.

“Our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership powered by #Vision2035 continues to advance,” the post added.

The India-UK partnership is now a forward-looking highway of shared economic ambitions and high-technology!

Delighted to welcome UK Foreign Secretary @YvetteCooperMP on her first visit to India.

We reviewed ongoing progress in our cooperation focusing on trade, technology,… pic.twitter.com/JGVHK5td41

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 4, 2026

In his opening remarks before the meeting, Jaishankar said India and the United Kingdom are well-positioned to build a future-oriented and mutually beneficial partnership. He also highlighted the growing momentum in bilateral relations following UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to India in October last year and Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the United Kingdom in July last year.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, India’s High Commissioner to the UK P Kumaran, and other senior officials also attended the discussions. Their presence reflected the importance both countries attach to their expanding strategic partnership.

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