UK PM's India visit cancelled due to Covid situation

UK PM Boris Johnson's visit to India next week has been cancelled due to Covid-19 crisis. A joint statement from the British and Indian Governments on the cancellation of the Prime Minister’s visit stated that n the light of the current coronavirus situation, PM Boris Johnson will not be able to travel to India next week. "Instead, Prime Ministers Modi and Johnson will speak later this month to agree and launch their ambitious plans for the future partnership between the UK and India," the statement added. Both the govts stated that the two Prime Ministers will remain in regular contact beyond this, and look forward to meeting in person later this year.