London:
Exterior Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar celebrated Diwali on Sunday by providing prayers on the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Neasden Temple) in London throughout his UK go to. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is Europe’s first genuine and historically constructed Hindu temple.
EAM Jaishankar is on a four-day go to to the UK to spice up India-UK ties.
On his go to to the temple, the EAM and his spouse, Kyoko Jaishankar, supplied the Abhishek Puja.
Mr Jaishankar’s go to to the Neasden Temple on Diwali highlighted the significance of cultural connections as a part of bilateral relations. The journey superior shared political and financial pursuits.
Blessed to go to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London on Deepavali.
Prayed for the peace, concord and prosperity of our group world wide.
Glad to work together with our group. Their contributions are elevating our profile world wide.@NeasdenTemplepic.twitter.com/eIbtQ7h0B7
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 12, 2023
EAM Jaishankar met UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his spouse Akshata Murty at 10 Downing Avenue on Sunday and conveyed the perfect needs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Diwali, and in addition gifted him a Lord Ganesha statue and a cricket bat signed by Indian batting nice Virat Kohli.
Taking to his official deal with on X, EAM Jaishankar shared particulars about his assembly with the UK PM. He posted, “Delighted to call on Prime Minister @RishiSunak on #Diwali Day. Conveyed the best wishes of PM @narendramodi. India and UK are actively engaged in reframing the relationship for contemporary times. Thank Mr. and Mrs. Sunak for their warm reception and gracious hospitality.”
Delighted to name on Prime Minister @RishiSunak on #Diwali Day. Conveyed the perfect needs of PM @narendramodi.
India and UK are actively engaged in reframing the connection for up to date instances.
Thank Mr. and Mrs. Sunak for his or her heat reception and gracious hospitality. pic.twitter.com/p37OLqC40N
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 12, 2023
Mr Jaishankar is at present on an official go to to the UK. He arrived in Britain on Saturday and can conclude his go to on November 15.
He’s scheduled to satisfy a number of different dignitaries throughout his go to.
India and the UK have a “growing bilateral partnership”, the MEA acknowledged in a launch earlier, noting that the 2 international locations launched a Complete Strategic Partnership in 2021.
“India and the UK share a warm and thriving relationship. The India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was launched in 2021 along with the India-UK Roadmap 2030,” the MEA acknowledged in its launch.
“The Roadmap is a commitment to a partnership that delivers for both the countries. EAM’s visit will give a new impetus to the friendly ties between the two countries,” it added.
Considerably, India and the UK are negotiating a Free Commerce Settlement. Talks for FTA between India and the UK began in 2022 and the twelfth spherical of negotiations occurred from August 8-31 this yr.
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