Prime Minister Narendra Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Britain’s newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday. The two leaders agreed to work towards concluding a mutually beneficial India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at the earliest, a statement said. Modi congratulated Starmer on becoming the Prime Minister and on the remarkable victory of his Labour Party in the elections.
Discussion on increasing relations between the two countries
The statement said that the two leaders recalled the historical ties between India and the UK and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen and advance the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Appreciating the positive contribution of the Indian community to the social, economic and political development of the UK, they agreed to promote closer ties between the people.
invitation to come
The statement said Modi also invited Starmer to visit India soon and the two leaders agreed to remain in touch. “Glad to speak to Keir Starmer. Congratulate him on becoming the Prime Minister of Britain. We are committed to deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership and strong India-UK economic ties for the progress and prosperity of our people and global good,” Modi said in a post on ‘X’.
Appreciating the positive contribution of the Indian community to the socio-economic and political development of the UK, the two leaders agreed to continue promoting close ties, the PMO statement said.
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