In London, T.N. CM Stalin meets U.K.’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State; discusses deeper collaboration

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who is on a visit to the United Kingdom, met MP Catherine West, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Indo-Pacific), at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, where they discussed opportunities for deeper Tamil Nadu-U.K. collaboration across a range of strategic areas.

In a social media post, Mr. Stalin said they discussed opportunities in green economy, education, research, skilling, and maritime connectivity. “I highlighted Tamil Nadu’s strengths in renewables, e-mobility, IT & manufacturing, and invited deeper UK collaboration to build a sustainable and future-ready economy.”

An official release from the Tamil Nadu government, issued from London, said the meeting highlighted the State’s growing relevance as a key player in the India-U.K. partnership — not just in economic terms but also in areas such as green economy leadership, education and research, and resilient maritime connectivity.

The Chief Minister emphasised Tamil Nadu’s competitive strengths in electric mobility, renewable energy, IT services, and manufacturing, and invited greater U.K. participation in these sectors through trade and investment partnerships.

Discussions also explored strengthening the Tamil Nadu-U.K. ties in higher education, skilling, and climate cooperation. The Chief Minister underscored Tamil Nadu’s global leadership in green hydrogen, solar, and wind energy, and spoke about how the State could serve as a valuable partner in the U.K.’s climate diplomacy, it said.

“This meeting adds further depth to the Chief Minister’s UK engagements, which have already resulted in the signing of several strategic MoUs across aerospace, maritime intelligence, renewables, textiles, and design education,” the release stated.