Britain’s newly appointed Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, emphasized the profound connections linking people, business, and culture while praising the exceptional bond between India and the United Kingdom. The 51-year-old Labour Party leader expressed his commitment to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between both nations during a conversation with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
“The UK and India share a unique friendship with deep connections between our people, business, and culture. Great to speak to my friend Dr S Jaishankar about unlocking the potential of our relationship and developing a stronger and deeper comprehensive strategic partnership,” Lammy remarked on Saturday evening. EAM Jaishankar responded in similar vein, saying he was "pleasantly surprised" by the discussion and looked forward to an early in-person meeting.
Earlier in the day, as he outlined his priorities after taking charge, the British Foreign Secretary said the new Labour government would seek to "reset" its relationship with Europe on climate matters and with the global South. Lammy underscored the significant challenges the world faces today, noting that more countries are embroiled in conflict now than at any time since World War II.
“This government will reconnect Britain for our security and prosperity at home. What happens here in the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office is essential. Diplomacy matters. We will begin with a reset with Europe, on climate, and with the global South. And a gear-shift when it comes to delivering on European security, global security, and British growth,” Lammy stated in a statement released by the UK Foreign Ministry on Saturday.
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