Until that day comes. Under the new agreement that we signed with President Zelensky, we are building ukraines military capabilities, and if russia ever invade ukraine again, we will provide swift and sustained assistance including modern equipment across land, air, and sea. Together with our allies, the cable be that from the first moment until the last. For all of this, mr speaker, i bring a message of thanks from President Zelensky to the british people. Today, i hope this House Willjoin me in sending a message back to the ukrainian people that we stand together as one in support of these firm commitments. We are building a new partnership with ukraine designed to last 100 years or more. Yes, it is about defence and security, but it is also about trade, investment, culture, and more. There can be many more powerful signs of our unique bond than Ukraines Decision to adopt
Jaishankar and Manalo reaffirm India s support for Philippines sovereignty and defense cooperation, emphasizing bilateral ties and China s stance on the South China Sea dispute.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh concluded his UK visit after meeting with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, discussing bilateral defence and economic ties. Singh gifted a Ram Darbar statue to Sunak during the meeting, attended by UK National Security Adviser Sir Tim Barrow. The Indian Ministry of Defence readout stated that Sunak agreed on the need for the UK and India to work together, including in the ongoing free trade agreement negotiations.
"The industry leaders from the UK outlined their current and future plans for India. Aero-engines, Electric Propulsion, missiles, power-packs, and maritime systems were identified as some of the focus areas of joint work. The Raksha Mantri noted the positivity and enthusiasm of UK CEOs and business leaders on working in India and with the Indian companies," the Indian ministry s statement added.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh s visit to the UK after 22 years included discussions with British Defence Minister Grant Shapps on defense cooperation and enhancing industrial ties. Singh paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Tavistock Square and is set to honor Dr. B R Ambedkar and visit the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple. His agenda involves interactions with UK defense industry leaders, community representatives, and high-level officials, aiming to deepen military collaboration and foster defense industrial partnerships. The visit signifies a push for stronger Indo-UK ties in the Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing maritime security cooperation with nations like Oman and Kenya.