Source: Government of India
Source: Government of India (4)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London on Wednesday evening for a two-day official visit to the United Kingdom, marking a key diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening strategic partnerships and advancing regional cooperation.
The visit, scheduled for July 23- 24, comes at the invitation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and is Modi’s fourth visit to the UK-highlighting the growing depth of bilateral ties.
“Leaving for the UK, a country with which our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has achieved significant momentum in the last few years. I look forward to my talks with PM Keir Starmer and my meeting with His Majesty King Charles III,” PM Modi said in a post on X ahead of his arrival.
According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, the visit will focus on reviewing progress under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), with special emphasis on trade and economy, technology and innovation, defence and security, climate cooperation, health, education, and people-to-people exchanges.
The two sides are also expected to discuss key regional and global developments of shared interest.
The visit is seen as an opportunity to inject fresh momentum into the India-UK CSP, with both leaders set to explore new areas of collaboration. A major focus will be the ongoing negotiations around the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which aims to enhance bilateral trade and economic integration.