"British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's two-day visit to India this week marks a defining moment for the ties between the two countries, with both sides agreeing to deepen cooperation on trade, defense and technology. It was Starmer's first official trip to India since taking office in July 2024. The timing of the visit appears to be significant, as it comes amid tensions between India and the US after the Trump administration decided to impose high tariffs on Indian goods. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Starmer said their talks on Thursday focused on efforts to ratify the new trade deal signed during the Indian premier's visit to London in July."
"In addition to the trade accord, labeled the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), both leaders also agreed to boost cooperation in digital infrastructure, technology, defense, critical minerals and education. Additionally, with India seeking to modernize and revamp its military, the two countries reached a multimillion-dollar deal that will allow Britain to supply UK-manufactured lightweight missiles, launchers and electric-powered engines for naval ships to the world's most populous country."
"At a joint press meet in Mumbai on Thursday, Starmer told reporters that the agenda included new trade corridors, boosting job creation, and facilitating deep business and academic ties. "We are creating a new, modern partnership focusing on future," said Starmer, accompanied by a 125-member delegation that includes business, university and culture sector leaders. "That is why we struck the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement in July, a breakthrough moment years in the making, slashing tariffs, increasing access to each other's markets to drive growth and create jobs for our people," he UK prime minister added."
Keir Starmer made a two-day visit to India to deepen bilateral cooperation across trade, defense and technology following his July 2024 assumption of office. Both governments prioritized ratifying the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) signed in July to slash tariffs and expand market access. Leaders agreed to expand collaboration on digital infrastructure, technology, defense, critical minerals and education. Britain and India finalized a multimillion-dollar deal for UK-made lightweight missiles, launchers and electric propulsion engines for Indian naval vessels. Starmer emphasised new trade corridors, job creation, and stronger business and academic ties while travelling with a 125-member delegation.
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