Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:37pm on 06 May 2025,Tuesday India Global
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer shared a video of his conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, congratulating each other on finalizing the historic UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Starmer hailed the deal as “the biggest since Brexit,” emphasizing its potential to raise living standards and strengthen ties between the two nations. Modi acknowledged Starmer’s leadership, calling the deal a “milestone in the India-UK comprehensive strategic partnership.” The FTA aims to slash tariffs on goods like whisky, cosmetics, and automobiles, boosting trade by £25.5 billion and benefiting both economies.
