Om Birla Highlights India-UK Shared Democratic Values in London

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, after meeting UK House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, emphasized India-UK’s enduring ties. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to democracy and shared values during the discussion in London.

Sumit Kumar

09 Jan 2025 19:44 IST Updated On 09 Jan 2025 22:02 IST

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London: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, on his visit to London, held a meeting with Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Speaker of the House of Commons of the UK Parliament, to discuss the enduring relationship between India and the United Kingdom.

Speaking after the meeting, Birla underscored the historical and democratic ties binding the two nations. “I spoke to the Speaker of the House of Commons. India and the UK have long and strong relations with each other. Both countries believe in democracy and share democratic values,” he remarked.

The meeting highlighted the shared commitment of both nations to uphold democratic principles and work together on common interests. The exchange comes as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and deepen bilateral ties between the two democracies.