Boris Johnson in India! Summing up UK PM's exciting trip- IN PICS
The UK Prime Minister began his journey from Gujarat. He visited the famous Sabarmati Ashram, where India gifted him two unpublished books written by Mahatma Gandhi. He leader also visited the JCB headquarters in Gujarat with CM Bhupesh Patel and hopped on a JCB vehicle.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who embarked on a two-day visit to India on Thursday, emphasized deepening India-Britain cooperation considering the shared interest in keeping the Indo-Pacific region free and open, particularly in the face of growing threats of autocratic coercion.
The leader took part in a detailed dialogue with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday.
"We`re taking forward an ambitious ten-year roadmap for British-Indian relations that we agreed on last year, it was great to see you (PM Modi) at the G-7," Johnson said while delivering a joint statement after holding talks with PM Modi here at Hyderabad House,” said Johnson.
The UK Prime Minister began his journey from Gujarat. He visited the famous Sabarmati Ashram, where India gifted him two unpublished books written by Mahatma Gandhi.
The leader also visited the JCB headquarters in Gujarat with CM Bhupesh Patel and hopped on a JCB vehicle.
During his fun visit, Johnson tried his hands on Charkha, drove a bulldozer, visited Akshardham Temple and held talks with PM Modi.
British PM Boris Johnson pays respect at Akshardham during his trip to India
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, centre, poses with Sadhus, or Hindu holy men, in front of the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple, in Gandhinagar, as part of his two-day trip to India.
Johnson, who was on a two-day India tour, visited Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar. He landed in Gujarat on Thursday for his two-day India visit.
UK PM Boris Johnson dons a turban during his trip to India
British PM Boris Johnson performs Indian traditions at Akshardham Temple in Gujarat
UK PM with Indian and British media during his visit to India
UK PM Boris Johnson hops on a JCB bulldozer during his India visit
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday took the social media by storm by jumping onto a bulldozer during his visit to British heavy equipment maker JCB`s plant at Halol industrial area near Gujarat`s Vadodara.
Johnson visited the JCB factory accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
UK PM Boris Johnson received special gifts from India
Boris Johnson at Gujarat Biotechnology University in Gandhinagar
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at Gujarat Biotechnology University in Gandhinagar on Thursday.
The leader also met Gautam Adani and discussed many important issues including energy transition, climate action, aerospace and defence technology and development in the field of human capital were discussed between
UK PM Boris Johnson tries his hands on charkha in Gujarat's Sabarmati Ashram
Johnson started his visit to the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by visiting Mahatma Gandhi`s Sabarmati Ashram where he spent nearly 30 minutes. He also tried his hand at spinning the `Charkha`.
He later met city-based billionaire Gautam Adani. The meeting between the two took place at the headquarters of the Adani Group located in Shantigram, Ahmedabad.
Gujarat CM Bhupesh Patel felicitates UK PM Boris Johnson upon his arrival in India
The British PM was received by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Education Minister Jitu Vaghani, Protocol Minister Jagdish Vishwakarma and top officials of the Gujarat government at Ahmedabad airport.
Johnson was accorded a regal welcome with dancers and musicians playing along the four-km route from the airport to a hotel in the city.
UK PM Johnson received a small statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Sabarmati Ashram
PM Modi held detailed dialogue with his British counterpart in Delhi
UK Prime Minister Borish Johnson and PM Modi on Friday held talks on a range of topics including Indo-Pacific partnership, Covid efforts, and trade.
"We have had wonderful talks today and have strengthened our relationship in every way. The partnership between India and Britain is one of the defining friendships of our time," said Johnson.
