London/New Delhi, March 8 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is visiting the UK, inaugurated two new Indian consulates in Belfast and Manchester and held a meeting with the UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner.
In posts on X, the EAM said:
"Good to meet Deputy PM @AngelaRayner today in Manchester.
"Her encouragement has been a contribution to setting up of our Consulate.
"Also discussed India-Great Britain bilateral ties and our efforts on increasing trade and people to people exchanges."
On the inauguration of the Indian consulate in Manchester, he posted:
"Very pleased to inaugurate our 4th Consulate in the UK, in Manchester.
"Thanks Deputy PM @AngelaRayner, Minister @CatherineWest1, Deputy Mayor Paul Dennett and M...