London [UK], December 10 (ANI): The Indian High Commission in the UK hosted “Bharat Parv” to showcase and strengthen the creative partnership between India and the United Kingdom.
Held on December 9 at the Courthouse Hotel, the event carried the theme “Bharat Parv: Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries” and featured cultural performances representing different regions of India.
In a series of posts on X, the High Commission highlighted WAVES Bazaar and the India Cine Hub at FOCUS 2025, noting how these initiatives energized discussions about the future of screen storytelling. One post said WAVES Bazaar and the India Cine Hub “lit up London with India’s creative energy—sparking fresh conversations, connections, and collaborations for the future of screen storytelling.”
Another post described a full house at the WAVES India Reception during FOCUS 2025, where industry leaders gathered for an afternoon of collaboration and to celebrate India’s growing role in global storytelling. The High Commission also shared details of a vibrant India–UK Collaboration Roundtable at FOCUS 2025, featuring insights from industry experts. Deputy High Commissioner Kartik Pande visited the India Pavilion and several state pavilions that showcased India as a global filming destination.
The event underscored the evolution of India–UK ties from a complex historical relationship into a modern, multi-faceted, mutually beneficial partnership. Speaking at the UK National Day celebrations at the British Embassy in New Delhi in October, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar described 2025 as an exceptional year for India–UK cooperation. He referenced UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Mumbai with the largest-ever UK trade delegation, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK three months earlier when the historic Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA/CEPA) was signed and Vision 2035—guiding collaboration across growth, technology and innovation; defence and security; climate change and clean energy; and education—was adopted.
Jaishankar also welcomed approval for nine leading UK universities to establish campuses in India, marking a milestone in educational cooperation. (ANI)
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