UK and India urged to combat global conflict

British Home Secretary James Cleverly has lauded the UK-India relationship as a “force for good,” emphasizing the need for both countries to collaborate on global issues.

Speaking at the India Global Forum’s 6th annual UK-India Parliamentary Lunch at the House of Lords, cleverly highlighted India’s intellectual prowess and stressed the potential for cooperation in various sectors, including healthcare, artificial intelligence, financial services, and sustainable agriculture.

Against the backdrop of global conflicts, smartly underscored the importance of preventing conflict escalation, particularly in a potentially turbulent region. He acknowledged the significance of India’s Defense Minister’s recent visit to the UK and emphasized the longstanding military relationship between the two countries. Cleverly expressed hope that the UK and India, by demonstrating strength, commitment to democracy, and a willingness to defend shared values, could work together to prevent conflict from spreading globally.

Co-hosted by the Indian High Commission to the UK and Lord Jitesh Gadhia, the UK-India Parliamentary Lunch brought together key figures from politics, business, and finance to celebrate the growing ties between the two democracies. The event aimed to foster collaboration and understanding between the nations, acknowledging their shared values of the rule of law, freedom of belief, diversity, inclusion, freer trade, and democracy.

Referring to challenges on the global stage, India Global Forum Chairman and CEO Manoj Ladwa emphasized the importance of democracies working together. He acknowledged that while approaches and responses might vary, the fundamental values shared by democracies should be the driving force for collaboration.