Britain seeks ‘enhanced ties’ with India

London, May 28

Britain has singled out India alongside China for an “enhanced partnership” as part of the foreign policy priorities for the country’s first Conservative-only government in nearly two decades.

“My government looks forward to an enhanced partnership with India and China,” Queen Elizabeth II said during the ceremonial ‘Queen’s Speech’ which lays out the business for a newly-elected British Parliament.

However, it was China that seems to take precedence this year with a state visit planned in October. “Prince Philip and I look forward to our state visit to Germany next month and to our state visit to Malta in November, alongside the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting,” the Queen said as she spoke from her throne in the House of Lords.

“We also look forward to welcoming His Excellency the President of The People’s Republic of China and Madame Peng on a state visit in October,” she said. — PTI