Forging a UK-India Cultural Alliance at WAVES 2025
By Pickle May 2, 2025
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Lisa Nandy, UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, brought a message of collaboration to WAVES 2025, announcing a Bilateral Cultural Federation Agreement to deepen ties between India and the UK. Her keynote at the Jio World Centre blended diplomacy with personal heritage, invoking figures like Sophia Duleep Singh and modern UK-Indian creatives.
“From Manchester to Mumbai, we must empower the next generation of storytellers,” Nandy urged, outlining plans to strengthen partnerships in cinema, museums, and performing arts. She celebrated the shared cultural legacy of the two nations, positioning the agreement as a bridge for creative exchange.
Nandy’s presence at WAVES underscored India’s growing global influence. Her vision for a vibrant UK-India cultural corridor promises to amplify diverse voices and stories, cementing both nations as creative powerhouses.
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