counterpart Stephen Lovegrove on Thursday discussed the regional
security situation and ways to enhance cooperation between the two
sides in areas such as cyber-security and the Indo-Pacific.
Lovegrove, who is visiting New Delhi, met Doval and discussed a
wide range of issues of bilateral and global significance, people
familiar with the matter said. “The focus was on specific and
substantial outcomes to take the partnership forward in line with
the vision of the India-UK Roadmap 2030,” a person said.
Among the key issues discussed were regional security, dealing
with violent extremism, and cooperation in cyber-security, maritime
matters and the Indo-Pacific, the people said.
Taking forward discussions between prime ministers Narendra and
Boris Johnson, the NSAs also discussed forward-looking cooperation
in the technology and defence sectors with a focus on key
objectives of the Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India)
initiative.
The British high commission said in a tweet that the NSAs
discussed regional security and reiterated their commitment to
transform defence and security cooperation as part of the India-UK
comprehensive strategic partnership.
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