New Delhi: The United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s visit to India has been cancelled one more time due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated on Monday (April 19, 2021).
In response to the media queries on the upcoming visit of the UK PM, the MEA said, “In view of the prevailing Covid situation, it has been decided by mutual agreement that the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom will not visit India next week.”Â
The official assertion added that the 2 sides will likely be holding a digital assembly within the coming days to launch plans for a remodeled India-U.Okay. relationship.Â
“Both leaders attach the highest importance to taking the India-U.K. partnership to its fullest potential and propose to remain in close touch in this regard and look forward to an in-person meeting later in the year.”
The UK PM was earlier scheduled to visit the nation in January, because the Chief Guest of the January 26 Republic Day celebrations. However, final time it was due to the nationwide lockdown within the UK.
“In light of the national lockdown announced last night, and the speed at which the new coronavirus variant is spreading, the Prime Minister said that it was important for him to remain in the UK so he can focus on the domestic response to the virus,” the assertion had learn from a UK spokeswoman.
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