Eye on China, UK plans to deploy aircraft carrier in Indo-Pacific PTI
London: The UK government has announced plans for the deployment of a new Carrier Strike Group led by aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth later this year as part of its “renewed focus” on the Indo-Pacific region, following talks with Japan.
UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab discussed the deployment of the aircraft carrier during the “2+2” virtual meeting with their respective Japanese counterparts, Ministers Toshimitsu Motegi and Nobuo Kishi, this week.
“The UK’s Indo-Pacific tilt, including the visit of HMS Queen Elizabeth to the region, demonstrates our shared priorities and common strategic interests from maritime security to climate change and free trade,” said Raab.
UK To Deploy Aircraft Carrier As Part Of Indo-Pacific Renewed Focus UK To Deploy Aircraft Carrier As Part Of Indo-Pacific Renewed Focus UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab discussed the deployment of the aircraft carrier during the 2+2 virtual meeting with their respective Japanese counterparts.
UK government has announced plans for the deployment of a new Carrier Strike Group.
London:
The UK government has announced plans for the deployment of a new Carrier Strike Group led by aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth later this year as part of its renewed focus on the Indo-Pacific region, following talks with Japan.
The UK is formally applying to join one of the world’s largest free-trade areas, deepening trade ties with some of the fastest-growing markets in the world.
31 (Xinhua) The United Kingdom is formally applying to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), with formal negotiations set to start this year, the British government said on Saturday.