UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will make his first official visit to India on October 8 and 9, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Saturday. The visit comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the MEA said.
During his two-day trip, Starmer and Modi will take stock of progress across the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on October 9 in Mumbai. This 10-year plan focuses on trade and investment, technology and innovation, defence and security, climate and energy, health, education and people-to-people ties.
Addressing regional, global issues
“Both leaders will engage with businesses and industry leaders on opportunities presented by the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) as a central pillar of the future India–UK economic partnership,” the MEA stated in an official release. They will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
UK-India relations
Both Prime Ministers are scheduled to attend the 6th edition of the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai. “The visit will build on the momentum and substance generated by the visit of Prime Minister Modi to the UK on 23-24 July 2025. It will provide a valuable opportunity to reaffirm the shared vision of India and the United Kingdom to build a forward-looking partnership,” the ministry further said.