Britain’s Johnson cancels India trip amid record COVID spike
3 years, 8 months ago

Britain’s Johnson cancels India trip amid record COVID spike

Al Jazeera  

British PM cancels his first major foreign visit since taking power in 2019 as coronavirus cases surge in India. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cancelled his delayed trip to India next week, his first major foreign visit since taking power in 2019, as coronavirus cases continue to surge in the South Asian nation. However a spokesperson for Johnson last week said the “main body” of the prime minister’s trip programme had been cut down, with a large bulk of meetings taking place solely on April 26. “In the light of the current coronavirus situation, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not be able to travel to India next week,” said a joint statement from the British and Indian governments on Monday.

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UK, India agree to step up defence, trade cooperation
2 years, 8 months ago

UK, India agree to step up defence, trade cooperation

Al Jazeera  

Modi holds talks with Johnson on the British PM’s first visit to New Delhi since taking office in 2019. On his first visit to the Indian capital since taking office in 2019, Johnson held talks with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, on ways to boost security ties between London and New Delhi, which buys more than half of its military …

Boris Johnson to get these gifts from Mahatma Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram
2 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson to get these gifts from Mahatma Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram

Hindustan Times  

United Kingdom prime minister Boris Johnson - in India for a two-day visit - will be presented a copy of 'The Spirit's Pilgrimage' written by Madeleine Slade, who was a British supporter of Indian independence and a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives at the Sarda Vallabhbhai Patel International airport in Ahmedabad, Thursday, April 21, 2022, …

Johnson arrives in India to meet Modi, seek economic deals
2 years, 8 months ago

Johnson arrives in India to meet Modi, seek economic deals

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is trying to set aside his political troubles and focus on economic ties and the war in Ukraine during a long-delayed official trip to India. Johnson hopes to strike new economic deals between Britain and its huge former colony, and to coax India away from Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine. …

Boris Johnson India visit highlights: UK PM hopes to clinch Indian free trade deal by year-end
2 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson India visit highlights: UK PM hopes to clinch Indian free trade deal by year-end

Hindustan Times  

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson during his visit to the JCB factory, at Halol GIDC in Panchmahal on Thursday. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday arrived in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to begin his long-pending trip to India that was delayed due to the pandemic. On day 1 of his India visit, the UK prime minister is expected to announce …

UK PM Johnson signals visa flexibility with India: ‘always been in favour of…’
2 years, 8 months ago

UK PM Johnson signals visa flexibility with India: ‘always been in favour of…’

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson signalled that he was ready to offer more visas to India in return for a free-trade deal after Britain's exit from the European Union, reported Reuters. Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks to the media on board his flight as he flies to India for a two-day visit on Wednesday. Johnson's office earlier said that the …

What is on the agenda as UK’s Boris Johnson visits India?
2 years, 8 months ago

What is on the agenda as UK’s Boris Johnson visits India?

Al Jazeera  

The British PM visits India against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine as the West urges India to take a stronger stand against Russia. Johnson’s spokesperson stressed that the British leader had no plans to “lecture” Modi on the matter but would discuss strengthening security cooperation with India by offering alternative options for defence procurement and energy. “For India …

UK PM Boris Johnson's Gujarat visit | Know inside details
2 years, 8 months ago

UK PM Boris Johnson's Gujarat visit | Know inside details

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be on his maiden visit to Gujarat on Thursday, April 21. British PM Johnson's maiden visit to Gujarat is completely tightly scheduled, back to back meetings and visits to historical places and education institutes. - PM Johnson is likely to visit Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar as well, but looking at back-to-back meetings and visits …

Boris Johnson to hear India’s stand on Ukraine conflict, not lecture Delhi
2 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson to hear India’s stand on Ukraine conflict, not lecture Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The Ukraine crisis will figure in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s engagements during his two-day visit beginning Thursday though the focus will be on keeping the Indo-Pacific free from coercion and giving a push to a bilateral free trade pact. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scheduled to hold talks with PM Narendra Modi on Friday after he wraps up …

Boris Johnson to begin two-day India visit today | What’s on UK PM's agenda
2 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson to begin two-day India visit today | What’s on UK PM's agenda

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will begin his two-day visit to India on Thursday with an aim to strengthen the bilateral ties, especially in the areas of defence and security and trade. Traffic moves past a hoarding placed in Ahmedabad for the welcome of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson ahead of his visit to India. Here's Boris Johnson's India visit …

India visit to deepen strategic ties, British PM Boris Johnson tells parliament
2 years, 8 months ago

India visit to deepen strategic ties, British PM Boris Johnson tells parliament

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday that his two-day visit to India, starting in Gujarat on Thursday, will deepen the strategic trade, defence and people-to-people ties between the two countries. Addressing the House of Commons for his weekly Prime Minister’s Questions on the eve of his visit, Johnson said the trip to Ahmedabad and New Delhi will build …

Ahead of India visit, Boris Johnson warns against 'threats to peace from autocratic states'
2 years, 8 months ago

Ahead of India visit, Boris Johnson warns against 'threats to peace from autocratic states'

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of his upcoming visit to India, which will begin on April 21, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday took to Twitter to warn against ‘threats from autocratic states,’ while India, he said, is a ‘highly valued strategic partner’ for his country. Meanwhile, the 57-year-old leader further posted, “India, as a major economic power and the world’s largest democracy, …

My visit to India will focus on job creation and economic growth, says UK PM Boris Johnson
2 years, 8 months ago

My visit to India will focus on job creation and economic growth, says UK PM Boris Johnson

India Today  

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, will visit India on April 21 and 22. “As we face threats to our peace and prosperity from autocratic states, it is vital that democracies and friends stick together,” added Boris Johnson. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/Dw1yZQq6UG — Boris Johnson April 17, 2022 “My visit to India will deliver on the things that really …

UK PM Boris Johnson to visit India next week; Roadmap 2030, trade, job creation on agenda
2 years, 8 months ago

UK PM Boris Johnson to visit India next week; Roadmap 2030, trade, job creation on agenda

India Today  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will arrive in India for a two-day visit from April 21-22. A statement released on Sunday by the ministry of external affairs said that Johnson will visit Gujarat on April 21 and hold bilateral consultations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 22. “The prime ministers will review implementation of Roadmap 2030 and set their …

UK PM Boris Johnson to arrive in India on two-day visit from April 21-22
2 years, 8 months ago

UK PM Boris Johnson to arrive in India on two-day visit from April 21-22

India Today  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will arrive in India for a two-day visit from April 21-22. Last year, Boris Johnson had to cancel his trip to India twice over the Covid-19 pandemic. On March 31, the British foreign secretary, Liz Truss visited India and held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The India-UK relationship was elevated to a Comprehensive …

UK PM Boris Johnson to visit India next week, hold talks with PM Modi to bolster Indo-pacific security
2 years, 8 months ago

UK PM Boris Johnson to visit India next week, hold talks with PM Modi to bolster Indo-pacific security

India TV News  

Highlights This will be the first time a UK Prime Minister will visit Gujarat During his visit, Boris Johnson will hold bilateral talks with PM Modi During their virtual talks last month, PM Modi had urged Johnson to visit India UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit India next week and will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in …

UK PM Boris Johnson expected to visit India towards month end
2 years, 8 months ago

UK PM Boris Johnson expected to visit India towards month end

Deccan Chronicle  

London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is planning a visit to India towards the end of this month with a focus on strengthening bilateral ties against the backdrop of the ongoing India-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations, according to official sources. Last week, Downing Street sources told PTI that Johnson was “very keen” to visit India for talks with his Indian …

UK PM Boris Johnson likely to visit India later this month
2 years, 8 months ago

UK PM Boris Johnson likely to visit India later this month

India Today  

After a series of cancelled visits last year, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to visit India towards the end of April. CANCELLED TRIPS Last year, Boris Johnson had to cancel his trip to India twice over the Covid-19 pandemic. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi did, however, meet last year in November on …

Boris Johnson cancels his visit to India
3 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson cancels his visit to India

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday cancelled his visit to India scheduled for April 26 and the UK added India to its Covid-19 travel "red list", effectively banning all travel from the country and making a 10-day hotel quarantine compulsory for UK residents arriving in the country. A BBC report quoted Mr Johnson as saying it was …

UK Adds India to Covid-19 Travel 'Red List' After Coronavirus Surge
3 years, 8 months ago

UK Adds India to Covid-19 Travel 'Red List' After Coronavirus Surge

News 18  

The United Kingdom on Monday added India to its travel ‘red list’ in view of the surge in coronavirus cases in the country. Britain imposed its strictest travel curbs on India, hours after Prime Minister Boris Johnson called off a trip to New Delhi. “We’ve made the difficult but vital decision to add India to the red list,” Hancock told …

British prime minister Boris Johnson cancels India visit due to COVID-19 situation
3 years, 8 months ago

British prime minister Boris Johnson cancels India visit due to COVID-19 situation

Firstpost  

London: British prime minister Boris Johnson has cancelled his planned visit to India next week due to the coronavirus situation in the country, Downing Street said on Monday. Johnson will instead speak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this month to launch their plans for the future UK-India partnership, with their physical meeting expected later in the year. “In the …

UK PM Boris Johnson postpones visit to India amid Covid second wave
3 years, 8 months ago

UK PM Boris Johnson postpones visit to India amid Covid second wave

India Today  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has postponed his visit to India in the wake of the Covid-19 situation in the country. UK PM Boris Johnson was supposed to visit India at the end of April but has now deferred his visit to a later date in view of the current Covid-19 situation in the country. The MEA said, "In view …

British PM Boris Johnson To Cut Short His Trip To India As Covid Cases Surge
3 years, 8 months ago

British PM Boris Johnson To Cut Short His Trip To India As Covid Cases Surge

ABP News  

New Delhi: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be cutting short his delayed trip to India as the cases in the country continue to rise. He is expected to visit the country later this month, making it his first major bilateral foreign visit since taking power in 2019. He was initially expected in the country on January and was invited …

Boris Johnson reduces length of India visit due to Covid-19
3 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson reduces length of India visit due to Covid-19

India Today  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reduced the length of his visit to New Delhi at the end of this month due to the Covid-19 situation in India, Downing Street said on Wednesday. Addressing the virtual International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi last month, Johnson had said that the UK and India’s shared vision for …

Modi calls off meeting with French FM; Boris Johnson shortens India visit
3 years, 8 months ago

Modi calls off meeting with French FM; Boris Johnson shortens India visit

The Hindu  

As the COVID-19 cases continued to surge, French Foreign Minister Jean Yves Le Drian’s scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi had to be cancelled as part of an effort to deal with the crisis, which could cast a cloud on other incoming and outgoing visits planned. The new protocol could mean a general scaling back of the PM’s meetings …

Boris Johnson to visit India in April to 'create democratic counterweight to China'
3 years, 9 months ago

Boris Johnson to visit India in April to 'create democratic counterweight to China'

India TV News  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to visit India in April to boost UK opportunities in the region and to create a democratic counterweight to China, news agency ANI reported while quoting Reuters. Calling the Indo-Pacific "increasingly the geopolitical centre of the world", the government also highlighted a British aircraft deployment to the region ahead of Prime Minister Boris …

Boris Johnson cancels Republic Day visit to India over COVID-19 crisis in U.K.
3 years, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson cancels Republic Day visit to India over COVID-19 crisis in U.K.

The Hindu  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cancelled his planned India visit for the last week of January when he was to be the Chief Guest of the Republic Day festivities. In light of the national lockdown announced last night, and the speed at which the new coronavirus variant is spreading, the Prime Minister said that it was important for him …

British PM Boris Johnson cancels India visit for Republic Day
3 years, 11 months ago

British PM Boris Johnson cancels India visit for Republic Day

Op India  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who was to attend the Republic Day celebration has now called off the visit. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he hopes to be able to visit India in the first half of 2021, and ahead of the UK’s G7 Summit that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to attend as a guest: UK Govt …

Covid-19 worries force UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to call off India visit
3 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 worries force UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to call off India visit

Hindustan Times  

Due to rising concerns over a new Covid-19 variant and the ensuing lockdown situation in the UK, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed his inability to visit India, where he had been invited to be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade on January 26. Britain's Prime Minister Boris …

New Covid-19 strain: India temporarily suspends Vande Bharat flights from UK
4 years ago

New Covid-19 strain: India temporarily suspends Vande Bharat flights from UK

Live Mint  

India has temporarily suspended its Vande Bharat flights from the United Kingdom due to the emergence of new strain of coronavirus, said the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday. Speaking during the weekly virtual press conference, Anurag Srivastava, MEA Spokesperson, said that as many as 1,005 international flights have been operated under Phase 8 Plus of India's Vande Bharat Mission, …

Boris Johnson’s India trip is exactly what ‘global Britain’ should be doing – what could possibly go wrong?
4 years ago

Boris Johnson’s India trip is exactly what ‘global Britain’ should be doing – what could possibly go wrong?

The Independent  

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