External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met UK PM Andy Burnham at CHOGM 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda, discussing India-UK economic ties under CETA. He also called for stronger Commonwealth trade, diversified supply chains, digital cooperation and climate partnerships.

St John's: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday (local time) met United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda, discussing ways to strengthen the economic partnership between the two countries in the context of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

In a post on X, Jaishankar said he conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's warm wishes to his British counterpart during the meeting.

“Pleased to meet PM @andyburnham of the United Kingdom on the sidelines of #CHOGM2026. Conveyed PM @narendramodi’s warm wishes. Discussed strengthening our economic partnership in the context of CETA, as well as the global landscape,” he said.

In a separate post, the External Affairs Minister highlighted the importance of strengthening trade and business cooperation among Commonwealth nations while addressing the Commonwealth Heads of Government and Business Leaders Breakfast Meeting at the Retreat.