Boris Johnson begins his 2-day visit to India

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's two-day visit to India is aimed to elevate the overall ties between the two countries, especially in the areas of defence and security and trade.

The situation in the Indo-Pacific will be a major focus between Johnson and PM Narendra Modi as the United Kingdom is strongly opposed to any kind of coercion in the region. The talks between Modi and Johnson are expected to further encourage the negotiations by the two sides for an ambitious free-trade agreement between them.

Boris Johnson is expected to announce major investments in key industries in India and push for democracies to stick together in the face of threats from “autocratic states” during his two-day visit to India.

After a series of engagements in Gujarat throughout the day, he will be leaving for Delhi in the evening. The people said though Johnson's visit is taking place in the backdrop of the crisis in Ukraine, the discussions will focus on a wide range of key bilateral issues with a thrust on further cementing the ties.

As per saying by the high commission, Johnson quoted “As I arrive in India today, I see vast possibilities for what our two great nations can achieve together. From next-generation 5G telecoms and AI to new partnerships in health research and renewable energy -- the U.K. and India are leading the world. Our powerhouse partnership is delivering jobs, growth and opportunities for our people, and it will only go from strength-to-strength in the coming years.”