EAM Jaishankar arrives in London on five-day U.K. visit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has arrived in London at the start of a five-day visit to the U.K.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has arrived in London at the start of a five-day visit to the U.K. with an aim to review various aspects of bilateral ties and give "new impetus to the friendly ties".

"Wishing everyone a very happy and prosperous Diwali. Hope that this Festival of Lights brings peace, prosperity and health for all," the EAM posted on X on Sunday.

While in the U..K, the EAM is expected to attend an event at Lord’s Cricket Ground and address a Deepavali Reception organised by the High Commission of India in London on Monday.

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Later next week, he is also expected at a repatriation ceremony for two ancient temple sculptures from Uttar Pradesh and join a discussion on the theme of ‘How a billion people see the world’. During his talks with his U.K. counterpart, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, in London, it is expected that preparations for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's possible visit to India in the next few months will be on the agenda.

"External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be on an official visit to the United Kingdom from November 11-15," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had earlier said.

"India and the U.K. have a growing bilateral partnership. During his visit, the external affairs minister will be holding discussions with his counterpart, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and will meet several other dignitaries," it said in a statement.