London/New Delhi, March 5 -- Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy at Chevening House, ahead of the opening of two new Indian consulates in Belfast and Manchester, boosting regional economic ties and delivering on the growth agenda.

The development comes as the UK welcomes Indian investment deals worth more than pounds 100 million, which is creating jobs, strengthening growth, and helping working people by putting more money in their pockets, a British High Commission statement said.

During their meeting at Chevening, the two Foreign Ministers drove forward the UK-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

This focused on fostering mutual economic growth, technological innovation, and c...