<h1>India-UK Officials Discuss Development Cooperation, Reaffirm Commitment to Bilateral Programme Amid Media Reports.</h1> The Finance Minister of India and the UK's Secretary of State for International Development held a telephonic discussion, expressing satisfaction with the progress of development cooperation activities between the two countries. They addressed recent media reports in the UK regarding their partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to the Bilateral Development Cooperation Programme, set to continue until 2014-15. Both leaders highlighted the historical ties and warm relations between India and the UK, noting the mutual benefits of their cooperation, including the introduction of Private Sector Development initiatives through government-sponsored institutions.