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Outgoing UK envoy Lindy Cameron reflects on UK-India ties as she bids farewell (Photo:X/@UKinIndia)
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Firstpost•18-10-2026, 13:46
Outgoing UK Envoy Lindy Cameron Reflects on Stronger UK-India Ties
  • •Outgoing British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron concluded her two-and-a-half-year tenure, expressing pride in the deepening bilateral relationship.
  • •Key achievements during her tenure included the Vision 2035 framework, a historic Free Trade Agreement, and new collaborations in defence and technology.
  • •Ben Mellor will take over as the Acting High Commissioner to India starting Monday.
  • •Lindy Cameron has been appointed as the next Permanent Under-Secretary at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Key Questions Answered

Outgoing British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron highlighted the signing of the Vision 2035 framework, an operational Free Trade Agreement, and new partnerships spanning defence, technology, climate, and education.

Ben Mellor will serve as the Acting High Commissioner to India starting Monday, taking over the role from Lindy Cameron.

Lindy Cameron has been appointed as the next Permanent Under-Secretary at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, making her the first woman to hold this position.