During a meeting on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper discussed the strengthening of the India-UK partnership, which has opened up significant growth opportunities. Modi highlighted the India-UK Vision 2035 as a guiding framework for their collaboration. The meeting included the first ministerial review of this vision, addressing global challenges such as trade, energy, and economic security. A notable outcome was the launch of the India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory in New Delhi, aimed at bolstering critical mineral supply chains and enhancing resource security. Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, emphasized the importance of critical minerals for modern economies and clean energy technologies. Cooper noted that the partnership could pave the way for broader cooperation across the critical minerals sector, enhancing both nations' economic growth and supply chain security. The observatory is a joint effort involving TEXMiN, IIT Dhanbad, and the University of Cambridge, designed to provide data-driven insights into global critical mineral supply chains.