Ahead of the G-20 meet on Afghanistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson on Monday agreed on the need for a coordinated international approach to engaging with the Taliban.
“The leaders talked about the current situation in Afghanistan. They agreed on the need for a coordinated international approach to engagement with the Taliban, emphasising the importance of upholding human rights in the country,” according to a statement by the British High Commission here following the telephonic discussion between the two PMs.
It said the Prime Ministers also welcomed the progress made on the 2030 Roadmap since it was agreed by Johnson and Modi in May.
“This includes areas such as trade and defence. The leaders looked forward to the upcoming visit of the UK Carrier Strike Group to India and the deepening of the UK-India strategic partnership,” it said.
In a tweet, Prime Minister Modi later said, “Was a pleasure to speak to Prime Minister @BorisJohnson. We reviewed progress on the India-UK Agenda 2030, exchanged views on climate action in the context of the forthcoming COP-26 in Glasgow, and shared our assessments on regional issues including Afghanistan.”
Johnson underlined the importance of making concrete progress on climate change ahead of and at the upcoming COP26 Summit.
“He noted that India already leads the world in renewable technology and expressed his hope that they will commit to a more ambitious Nationally
Determined Contribution and to achieving Net Zero emissions,” it added.
The Roadmap 2030 was adopted at a virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson at a virtual summit in May.
The roadmap is aimed at elevating bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership and guide
cooperation over the next decade in the key areas of trade and economy, defence and security, climate change and people-to-people connect among others.