Prime Minister Narendra Modi had to cancel his in-person visit to the United Kingdom due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had extended a special invite to his Indian counterpart.
External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, who is part of the delegation in the United Kingdom to take part in the G7 summit, acknowledged exposure to possible Covid positive cases.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson announced their intent to negotiate a comprehensive and balanced FTA, including consideration of an Interim Trade Agreement for delivering early gains.
The British Royal Navy recently teamed up with Gravity Industries' founder Richard Browning to help him test his Daedalus jetpack over open water for the first time.
S Jaishankar said in a tweet, "Good to meet in person, my old friend @SecBlinken. Detailed discussion on the global Covid challenge, focussing on expanded vaccine production capacity and reliable supply chains."
The comprehensive roadmap 2030 will broadly focus on five key areas -- people-to-people relationship, trade and prosperity, defence and security, climate action and healthcare.
As part of international cooperation, India is expecting 550 oxygen generating plants, 4000 oxygen concentrators and 10000 oxygen cylinders from foreign countries to contain the spread of the virus.
A travel advisory issued by the CDC noted that due to the current situation in India even fully-vaccinated travellers may be at risk for getting and spreading Covid-19 variants and should avoid all travel to India.
His Royal Highness will be remembered as much for his sharp wit - and gaffes - as for his loyal public service.
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