During UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to India, the issue of Khalistani extremism was discussed in detail in his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said.
“PM Modi emphasised that radicalism and violent extremism have no space in democratic societies and should not be allowed to use or abuse the freedoms provided by societies. There was a need to move against them within the legal framework available on both sides,” Misri added.
Misri described the visit as “truly a partnership for the people”, highlighting that India and the UK are working together on multiple fronts to benefit citizens of both countries.
He noted that the landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two nations will support India’s vision of a Viksit Bharat and generate employment opportunities for the youth.
Starmer is accompanied by a high-powered delegation, including 125 of the UK’s most prominent business leaders, entrepreneurs, and educationists-the largest-ever UK business delegation visiting India-and nine vice-chancellors from major UK universities planning collaborations in India.
PM Modi also said that these nine UK universities will open campuses in India.
