MUMBAI: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday said the issue of illegal immigration was discussed in talks between PM Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer in Mumbai.
India had a clear position that it did not support illegal immigration, Misri said, adding that India was in favour of whatever cooperation was required. At the same time, he said, India was keen on legal mobility that benefited both countries and added they had already entered into a migration and mobility agreement, which was working well.
On rising anti-immigration protests in UK, Misri said it was an issue UK authorities had to address and was part of their domestic dynamic. As for India, it was clear the country supported legal mobility and immigration. PM Modi expressed his sympathy for the attack at a synagogue in Manchester, Misri added.
Misri said both PMs noted that this partnership between India and UK was being strengthened at a time where there is uncertainty in the world. The India-UK partnership was a beacon of hope and certainty, he added.
Last month, the UK carried out its first deportation under a new returns treaty with France . According to UK home office sources, the deportee was an Indian who crossed into Britain illegally on a small boat in Aug. He was flown on a commercial flight to Paris under the "one-in, one-out" deal signed with France. Data shows 2,715 Indians were in UK immigration detention as of Aug - more than double the figure for last year, an increase of 108%.
"The two leaders announced new joint investment to boost climate technology to support entrepreneurship and innovation... The two PMs exchanged views on cooperation in the defence sector," Misri said.
He added, "People to people relations are important. The Indian-origin community in UK is a living bridge between the two countries. We have excellent collaboration on youth, skilling and many sectors. This partnership is for the people...."
India had a clear position that it did not support illegal immigration, Misri said, adding that India was in favour of whatever cooperation was required. At the same time, he said, India was keen on legal mobility that benefited both countries and added they had already entered into a migration and mobility agreement, which was working well.
On rising anti-immigration protests in UK, Misri said it was an issue UK authorities had to address and was part of their domestic dynamic. As for India, it was clear the country supported legal mobility and immigration. PM Modi expressed his sympathy for the attack at a synagogue in Manchester, Misri added.
Misri said both PMs noted that this partnership between India and UK was being strengthened at a time where there is uncertainty in the world. The India-UK partnership was a beacon of hope and certainty, he added.
Last month, the UK carried out its first deportation under a new returns treaty with France . According to UK home office sources, the deportee was an Indian who crossed into Britain illegally on a small boat in Aug. He was flown on a commercial flight to Paris under the "one-in, one-out" deal signed with France. Data shows 2,715 Indians were in UK immigration detention as of Aug - more than double the figure for last year, an increase of 108%.
"The two leaders announced new joint investment to boost climate technology to support entrepreneurship and innovation... The two PMs exchanged views on cooperation in the defence sector," Misri said.
He added, "People to people relations are important. The Indian-origin community in UK is a living bridge between the two countries. We have excellent collaboration on youth, skilling and many sectors. This partnership is for the people...."
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