UK's Johnson delays India visit in setback for Indo-Pacific push

COVID crisis disrupts prime minister's diplomatic calendar ahead of G-7

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from his office inside No. 10 Downing Street on Nov. 27, 2020. (Photo courtesy of No. 10 Downing Street)

ASHIS RAY, Contributing writer

LONDON -- The U.K.'s coronavirus health crisis has compelled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to call off a visit to India that was meant to advance the two countries' economic ties ahead of the Group of Seven summit.

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