Britain is set to offer India know-how to build its own fighter jets when PMs of both sides meet, as the West tries to wean India away from Russia
Boris Johnson touts job-creating investment but is facing long odds to get his reluctant counterpart Narendra Modi to back Western action against Russia.
In his first visit to New Delhi as prime minister, Boris Johnson will discuss with Narendra Modi boosting trade and security ties with the South Asian country that buys more than half of its military hardware from Russia. "The UK’s partnership with India is a beacon in these stormy seas. Our collaboration on the issues that matter to both our countries, from climate change to energy security and defence, is of vital importance as we look to the future."
Former colonial ruler Britain will issue a so-called open general export licence to India to shorten delivery times for defence items. Currently, only the European Union and the United States have such a licence, according to Johnson's spokesperson.
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