The Indian government readout of the meet said, “The leaders reiterated their shared desire to impart a quantum jump to the IndiaUK partnership in the post-COVID, post-BREXIT era, and agreed that there was tremendous potential for enhancing collaboration in trade and investment, scientific research, mobility of professionals and students, and defence and security.”
POST BREXIT ERA
While the UK is aspiring to become Global Britain from Great Britain, the January 1 Brexit will put serious pressure on London as the European Union accounted for 47% of UK’s total trade; 43% of UK exports and 52% imports.
India has a window of opportunity to expand trade ties with UK.
UK IS PART OF P-5 (UNSC)
It is necessary for New Delhi to engage London as the latter is part of P-5 and still has the ears of the US on Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Can be a big blow to the increasing Pakistan Lobby in UK.
Aids Increased cooperation between the two countries in the Indo Pacific region.
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