Newly Appointed Foreign Minister David Cameron met his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar on Monday. The meeting occurred shortly after Cabinet Reshuffle by British PM Rishi, appointing Cameron as the new Foreign Secretary after a Cabinet Reshuffle by British PM Rishi Sunak. David Cameron, previously served as British Prime Minister from 2010 to 2016 and stepped down after the Brexit referendum.
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The reshuffle also involved the replacement of Home Secretary Indian origin Suella Braverman with James Cleverly due to a controversy involving her newspaper article critical of the Metropolitan Police.
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India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed his pleasure in meeting Cameron on his first day in office. He congratulated him on his appointment as the UK Foreign Secretary.
Jaishankar's meeting with Cameron happened amidst his five-day official visit to the UK. Both engaged in discussions about the potential strategic partnership and global issues like West Asia, the Ukraine conflict, and the Indo-Pacific.
Jaishankar's social media post highlighted a positive exchange with Cameron, expressing excitement about working closely on international matters. Cameron's appointment signals his return to frontline government roles after being away from active politics for seven years.
Cameron acknowledged current global challenges like the Ukraine war and the Middle East crisis, emphasising the importance of standing by allies and strengthening partnerships. He stressed using his experience to help the Prime Minister address these issues.
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