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By Krishna N. Das
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Britain and India on Saturday discussed expanding their "counter-terrorism" collaboration following recent fighting between India and Pakistan, Britain's foreign minister told Reuters after meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
British foreign minister David Lammy is the highest-profile Western official to have visited both New Delhi and Islamabad since the South Asian neighbours agreed to a ceasefire last month after their worst fighting in nearly three decades.
The latest tensions began in April after the killing of 26 men in Indian Kashmir that New Delhi blamed on "terrorists" backed by Pakistan, a charge Islamabad denied. India then attacked what it called "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan, leading to escalation from both sides until a May 10 ceasefire.
"We want the situation to be maintained, but of course we recognise fragility, particularly in the backdrop of terrorism, terrorism designed to destabilise India," Lammy said in an interview at the residence of the British High Commissioner in New Delhi.
"We are keen to continue to work with our Indian partners on counter-terrorism measures."
He said he discussed the next steps with both Modi and Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, but gave no specifics.
Last year, India and Britain discussed combating the financing of terrorism, cooperation between law enforcement and judicial bodies and information sharing.
Lammy said he also discussed boosting trade between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies. The countries concluded talks for a free trade deal early last month.
"I know that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is very much looking forward to coming to India very soon to sign the free trade agreement," Lammy said. "There is so much that our two nations can continue to do together."
(Reporting by Krishna N. Das in New Delhi. Editing by Mark Potter)
David Lammy discussed expanding counter-terrorism collaboration with India, particularly in light of recent tensions with Pakistan.
Tensions escalated after the killing of 26 men in Indian Kashmir, which India attributed to terrorists backed by Pakistan.
Lammy also discussed boosting trade between the UK and India, mentioning that Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks forward to signing a free trade agreement soon.
Last year, India and Britain talked about combating terrorism financing, cooperation between law enforcement, judicial bodies, and information sharing.
Lammy's visit is significant as he is the highest-profile Western official to visit both New Delhi and Islamabad since the recent ceasefire agreement.
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