New Delhi, June 7 (UNI) UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which he strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and expressed support for India’s fight against cross-border terrorism.
PM Modi underscored the need for a decisive international action against terrorism and those who support it.
PM Modi said in a post on X that India values the UK’s support for India’s fight against cross-border terrorism.
He also appreciated the UK Foreign Secretary’s substantive contribution to the remarkable progress in the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which has been strengthened by the recently concluded FTA.
“Pleased to meet UK Foreign Secretary Mr. David Lammy. Appreciate his substantive contribution to the remarkable progress in our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, further strengthened by the recently concluded FTA. Value UK’s support for India’s fight against cross-border terrorism.”
An official readout of the meeting said:
“David Lammy, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.
“PM Modi expressed satisfaction at the successful conclusion of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement and Double Contribution Convention and appreciated the constructive engagement by both sides that led to this milestone.
“PM Modi welcomed the growing momentum in bilateral ties and expressed satisfaction at the deepening of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He welcomed the continued collaboration under the Technology Security Initiative and noted its potential to shape trusted and secure innovation ecosystems.
“FS David Lammy conveyed UK’s strong interest in further enhancing cooperation across key sectors including trade and investment, defence and security, technology, innovation, and clean energy. He expressed confidence that the FTA will unlock new economic opportunities for both countries.
“The two leaders exchanged views on regional and global issues. UK Foreign Secretary strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and expressed support for India’s fight against cross border terrorism. PM Modi underscored the need for a decisive international action against terrorism and those who support it.
“Prime Minister conveyed his warm greetings to the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and reiterated the invitation for his visit to India at the earliest mutual convenience.”
The UK Foreign Secretary said in a post on X:
“Thank you Prime Minister @narendramodi for your warm welcome to India. Building on the free trade agreement between our great countries, we will continue working together to deepen our partnership, celebrate our unique living bridge, and deliver growth and security.”
Earlier, the UK FS met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for delegation level talks.
The EAM posted on X:
“Glad to meet UK Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy today in Delhi.
“Appreciate UK’s strong condemnation of the terrorist attack on Pahalgam and support in combatting terrorism.
“Our conversation focused on the significant strides being made by the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Agreed that as our collaboration continues to grow, new opportunities emerge.
“Also discussed global and regional issues as also cooperation in multilateral fora.”
In his address during the talks, the EAM had thanked the UK government for “the strong condemnation of the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and for your solidarity and support to India in the fight against terrorism.”
EAM said that India practises “a policy of zero tolerance against terrorism and expect our partners to understand it, and we will never countenance perpetrators of evil being put at par with its victims”.
He termed the recent conclusion of the India-UK FTA and the Double Contribution Convention as “truly a milestone which will not only propel our two way trade and investment but will have also have a positive effect on other strategic aspects of our bilateral ties, it would also contribute to the strengthening of supply and value chains”.
“Since your last visit to India, there have been significant initiatives which both of us have taken and those initiatives have progressed well. I would single out the Technology Security Initiative (TSI) which will enable deeper collaboration in strategic technology sectors of AI, Semiconductors, Telecom, Quantum, HealthTech/ Bio-Tech, Critical Minerals and Advanced Materials.
“We have also launched the Strategic Exports and Technology Cooperation Dialogue.
“Similarly, the UK-India infrastructure financial bridge can unlock quality long term capital flows from the United Kingdom to India, and that would surely contribute to our infrastructure development.”
The UK Foreign Secretary said in a post on X:
“Great to see my friend @drSJaishankar in Delhi today. We are advancing a new era in UK-India relations — boosting trade and technology, tackling the climate crisis and providing greater security for our people.”
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