Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:11am on 09 Oct 2025,Thursday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared "new energy" in India-UK relations following bilateral talks with British PM Keir Starmer in Mumbai. During Starmer's first India visit, both leaders discussed strengthening trade, technology cooperation, and strategic ties. Modi highlighted the historic Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) signed during his July UK visit. Starmer emphasized swift FTA implementation, calling it "the biggest deal we've struck since leaving the European Union" and potentially India's largest-ever agreement. The landmark UK-India FTA, signed in July 2024, aims to boost bilateral trade by £25.5 billion annually. Starmer arrived with over 100 business leaders, demonstrating commitment to the partnership's economic potential and strategic importance.
