Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended a warm welcome to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his historic first visit to India.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended a warm welcome to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his historic first visit to India. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Welcome, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on your historic first visit to India with the largest ever trade delegation from the UK. Looking forward to our meeting tomorrow for advancing our shared vision of a stronger, mutually prosperous future.”
Starmer landed in Mumbai today for a two-day visit to India, accompanied by a 125-member delegation of CEOs, academics, and industry representatives. This visit aims to strengthen India-UK ties, particularly in trade, technology and climate initiatives, as both nations seek to deepen their strategic partnership.
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Starmer will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday to discuss progress on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, signed in July.
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Key highlights of the visit:
The visit marks a significant milestone in India-UK relations, with both nations seeking to deepen their strategic partnership. The large trade delegation accompanying PM Starmer underscores the growing economic ties between the two countries.
The India-UK relationship has gained momentum in recent years, with both nations exploring opportunities for cooperation in areas such as trade, defense, and technology. The visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral ties and pave the way for increased investment and trade between the two nations.
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