Boris Johnson to visit India amid criticisms of country’s failure to condemn Vladimir Putin

Ahead of the visit, which was initially scheduled for January 2021 but delayed because of the pandemic, Mr Johnson said: “As we face threats to our peace and prosperity from autocratic states, it is vital that democracies and friends stick together.

“India, as a major economic power and the world’s largest democracy, is a highly valued strategic partner for the UK in these uncertain times.

“My visit to India will deliver on the things that really matter to the people of both our nations – from job creation and economic growth, to energy security and defence.”

Mr Johnson has previously said that Britain and India are aiming to double the value of their trade relationship, which is currently worth £23 billion a year and supports 500,000 jobs, by 2030.

Mr Johnson will meet with business leaders in Gujarat, India’s fifth-largest state, on Thursday, before in-depth talks with Mr Modi in New Delhi the following day.

Government sources said that while talks will mainly focus on trade and job creation, security issues and the situation in Ukraine will also be discussed.

However, a Downing Street spokesman declined to comment on whether the Prime Minister will challenge Mr Modi over his stance on Putin.

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