British Council Delegation Meets Union Secretaries to Strengthen Cultural & Sports Cooperation

New Delhi : A four-member delegation from the British Council, led by Ms. Ruth Mackenzie, Global Director for Arts, called on Secretary (Culture) Shri Vivek Aggarwal and Secretary, Department of Sports, Shri Hari Ranjan Rao, at Kartavya Bhawan here today.

The meeting focused on strengthening cultural exchange and exploring new avenues for collaboration in forthcoming initiatives and events in the fields of culture and sports between India and the United Kingdom. Discussions highlighted the role of arts, heritage, and sports in fostering people-to-people ties and promoting mutual understanding.

Ms. Alison Barrett, Country Director, British Council India, was also present on the occasion and emphasized the Council’s commitment to deepening bilateral cultural relations through innovative and inclusive programmes.

The interaction reaffirmed the shared vision of both sides to work together in promoting creativity, youth engagement, and cultural diplomacy under the spirit of #CultureUnitesAll and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

The meeting is expected to pave the way for enhanced cooperation in future cultural and sporting initiatives between the two countries.