King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom are planning a South Asia tour, with potential visits to India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
The Daily Mirror reported this, citing a source from the royal family.
The British media states that the planning of such a tour is highly encouraging. The visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla to South Asia will not only be politically and culturally significant for the United Kingdom but will also strengthen Britain’s strategic position on the global stage.
In February of this year, Buckingham Palace publicly revealed that King Charles III had been diagnosed with cancer. Doctors have confirmed that his treatment is progressing well, and he is expected to be able to embark on a tour in 2025.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently held talks at the G20 summit. In this context, plans are underway to send members of the royal family on a "diplomatic mission" to strengthen economic ties between the UK and India in the post-Brexit era.
UK Foreign Ministry is planning the potential tour, with drafts being prepared for visits to Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. Meanwhile, Narendra Modi has expressed interest in arranging a visit for the British King and Queen.
In 2019, King Charles III visited India, focusing on climate change, sustainability, and social economics.
In October of this year, while returning from Samoa, he made a stop at the Sokiya International Holistic Health Center in Bengaluru. The break was recommended by his doctors for rest after a long journey.
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