Key facts
- UK Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper will visit China on Monday and India later in the week.
- Discussions will cover global issues including the Strait of Hormuz, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the Ebola outbreak.
- Cooper will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vice President Han Zheng on June 2.
- She will also visit Shenzhen for science and technology discussions.
- Cooper is expected to meet India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on June 4.
The visits by the UK Foreign Minister to China and India are aimed at addressing pressing global challenges with two of the world's major economic powers. Key discussion points include maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the recent Ebola outbreak, highlighting the UK's diplomatic efforts to engage with influential nations on critical international issues. These engagements occur amidst heightened geopolitical tensions and sluggish economic growth in Britain.