UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to Visit China and India Next Week
Yvette Cooper will meet Chinese officials in Beijing and Shenzhen before traveling to India for talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The visits focus on global issues including the Strait of Hormuz, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the Ebola outbreak in Africa.
tass.comThe two-nation trip centers on discussions about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the Ebola outbreak in Africa.
She will travel the following day to Shenzhen for a program focused on science and technology. Jaishankar on June 4.
The UK and India signed a free trade deal in July 2025.
The UK government said Cooper's engagements with China and India are expected to focus on tackling the most significant global challenges. Reuters reported last month on the planned visit, citing three sources.
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