Boris Johnson says India visit will focus on jobs and economic growth

PM also expected to discuss free trade agreement and defence with Narendra Modi this week on twice-postponed trip

Boris Johnson has said his long-awaited visit to India this week will focus on the things that really matter" to the people of both countries, primarily jobs and growth.

Although Tory MPs have been talking up Johnson's role as a leader of the international pro-Ukraine coalition, an advance government briefing about the visit did not mention the war - which has not led to India loosening its close links with Russia.