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Friends of India Society International (FISI), UK — India's Trusted Global Voice

SMRITI — The Indian Legacy in the UK. A FISI-UK initiative celebrating 50 years (1976–2026). Launching 28 June 2026.

About FISI-UK

Established in 1976, Friends of India Society International (FISI), UK represents India's voice in the United Kingdom (UK).

We work to strengthen UK–India ties and promote India's perspectives, advancements, and achievements through research, strategic advocacy, lobbying, and public engagement.

Our Work Includes:

  • Enhancing UK–India ties through strategic collaboration and shared initiatives.
  • Engaging with leaders and influencers to amplify India's voice on global platforms.
  • Executing targeted, research-driven projects and campaigns to advance key objectives.
  • Combating misinformation through dialogue and alliances that uphold Indian values.
  • Hosting events with experts and influencers to share authentic, informed views.

Through our work we enhance the British and Indian strategic partnership.

Our Vision

  • To be an authentic global voice of India in the UK, founded on the values of truth, integrity, and cohesion.
  • To be an enabler for a united British Indian community that is empowered, influential, engaged, and deeply connected to its roots.

Our Mission

  • Serve as a credible and influential voice promoting positive, factual narratives about India on the global stage.
  • Counter misinformation and propaganda through research-driven facts and informed dialogue.
  • Support and empower the British Indian diaspora by addressing key concerns and reinforcing ties with India.

Our Values

FISI UK supports democracy and human rights, driven by the core values of truth, integrity, and cohesion:

  • Truth — Promote authentic narratives, fact-based research, and firmly counter misinformation.
  • Integrity — Uphold honesty, ethical conduct, and accountability.
  • Cohesion — Strengthen unity in diversity by deepening ties within the Indian diaspora and encouraging harmony with British society.

Gallery

Moments from our conferences, seminars, and engagements across the UK.

Latest Articles

50 Years On: Remembering the Emergency
25 June 2025Articles

50 Years On: Remembering the Emergency

On 25 June 1975, a National Emergency suspended civil liberties across India for 21 months. Fifty years on, FISI-UK reflects on what happened, why it matters, and our founding role in defending democracy.

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Diaspora: The New Strategic Front
23 May 2025Articles

Diaspora: The New Strategic Front

In the era of fifth-generation warfare, India's diaspora isn't just a bystander — it's increasingly becoming a front-line force in the war of perception, narrative, and legitimacy.

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