PM Modi, Boris Johnson review implementation of 'Roadmap 2030'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson on the sidelines of the COP26 World Leaders Summit in Glasgow on Monday.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson on the sidelines of the COP26 World Leaders Summit in Glasgow on Monday.

Prime Minister congratulated PM Johnson for successfully organising the COP26 and for his leadership in championing global action for climate change mitigation and adaptation, the Ministry of External Affairs said.

"Marching ahead on Roadmap 2030. PM @narendramodi met UK PM @BorisJohnson in Glasgow today. Congratulated him for successfully organising @COP26.

Discussed cooperation in areas like green hydrogen, renewables & clean tech. Also exchanged views on economy, defence, P2P ties," MEA spox Arindam Bagchi tweeted.

PM Modi also reiterated India's commitment to closely work with the UK on climate finance, technology, innovation and adaptation of green hydrogen, renewables and clean technologies including joint initiatives under ISA and CDRI.

The two Prime Ministers reviewed the implementation of the Roadmap 2030 priorities particularly in the trade and economy, people-to-people, health, defence and security areas.

They expressed satisfaction at the progress in delivering the Enhanced Trade Partnership including steps taken towards the launch of FTA negotiations.

Both leaders also discussed regional and global challenges including Afghanistan, Counter-Terrorism, Indo-Pacific, supply chain resilience and post-Covid global economic recovery.

Prime Minister reiterated his desire to welcome PM Johnson in India soon.