Praising India as a land of 'unparalleled opportunities', UK PM Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai on October 8.
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Keir Starmer met in Mumbai on October 9 to engage in talks aimed at strengthening the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership under the Vision 2035 roadmap.
Their discussions will also cover cooperation in trade, investment, technology, defence, climate, and education, alongside participation in the CEO Forum and the Global Fintech Fest 2025.
This is Starmer’s first official visit to India after the signing of a free trade agreement in July. He is being accompanied by the largest-ever UK trade delegation to India, comprising 125 prominent business leaders, entrepreneurs, and university vice chancellors.
Upon Starmer's arrival in Mumbai on October 8, PM Modi called his visit to India historic. In a post on X, 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."
Following their meeting, PM Modi and Starmer will then engage with business representatives and industry experts on the future of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The two leaders are also participating in the Global Fintech Fest, themed “Powered by AI, Augmented Intelligence, Innovation, and Inclusion”.
