UK-India collaboration at heart of vaccine miracle: UK PM Boris Johnson
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Synopsis India and the UK have demonstrated this commitment to cooperation throughout the last year. You have kept your borders open so that vital medicine and PPE gets to those who need it in the UK and of course we cannot forget the immense contribution Indian people make to our National Health Service.
AP on May 05, 2021)
The Enhanced Trade Partnership will unlock new opportunities for Indian businesses in the United Kingdom and British businesses in India, UK PM Boris Johnson tells TOI in an exclusive email interview. Excerpts:
UK and India agree on new shared climate commitments
The two countries have committed to accelerating action on energy transition by setting up a roadmap with new initiatives
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The UK Government has agreed with India on plans to tackle climate change by 2030, following a virtual meeting between the two Prime Ministers.
Boris Johnson and Narendra Mondi reaffirmed their intention to work together on the clean energy transition on the road to COP26 which will be held in Glasgow in November.
They agreed to partner to accelerate progress on the development of renewables such as offshore wind, green hydrogen, energy efficiency and electric mobility.
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UK and India deepen work on climate change on road to successful COP26
UK and India agree joint roadmap including plans to combat climate change by 2030, as Prime Ministers meet virtually
It includes new collaboration on clean energy transition and protecting forests, and joint leadership to develop resilient infrastructure in climate vulnerable countries
The roadmap will support global efforts to limit global temperature rises and achieve an ambitious outcome at COP26
The UK and India agreed on urgent action to tackle climate change through new, shared commitments during today’s leader-level call.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed off on a new shared roadmap during their virtual meeting that includes measures to help limit global temperature rises and support the communities most vulnerable to the impact of climate change.
The Enhanced Trade Partnership will unlock new opportunities for Indian businesses in the United Kingdom and British businesses in India, UK PM Boris Johnson tells TOI in an exclusive email interview. Excerpts:
Q: Given the Covid surge in India and the strong relationship between UK and India in healthcare, how do you think we can expand this relationship in terms of vaccine production?
Coronavirus is the greatest global challenge of our lifetimes. If we’re going to defeat this pandemic, countries will have to work together with a spirit of openness.
India and the UK have demonstrated this commitment to cooperation throughout the last year. You have kept your borders open so that vital medicine and PPE gets to those who need it in the UK and of course we cannot forget the immense contribution Indian people make to our National Health Service.