Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 07:35am on 19 Jul 2025,Saturday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a pivotal two-nation tour to the UK and Maldives from July 23–26. In the UK (July 23–24), he will sign the landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement, expected to reduce tariffs on 99% of Indian exports and boost British exports like whisky and cars. The deal follows three years of negotiations and aims to deepen bilateral trade and security ties. In the Maldives (July 25–26), Modi will be the Chief Guest at the 60th National Day celebrations, marking his first visit since recent diplomatic tensions. The trip is seen as a strategic move to reset relations and reinforce India’s regional influence. (PC: News18 & Business Standard)
