UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer touched down in Mumbai on Wednesday, marking his inaugural official visit to India.
Upon his arrival at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, he was greeted by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, alongside Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat.
Starmer greeted by Maharashtra dignitaries including CM Fadnavis and Governor Devvrat
During the visit on October 9, Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will evaluate progress across the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership under ‘Vision 2035’. This roadmap targets essential areas such as trade, technology, defense, climate, and education.
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The leaders will also discuss the potential of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) as a key element in their future economic collaboration.
Discussions will extend to regional and global issues of significance.
Both Prime Ministers will participate in the 6th Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, presenting keynote speeches and interacting with industry leaders.
This visit aims to build on the initiatives launched during Prime Minister Modi’s UK visit in July, reinforcing the partnership’s shared vision.
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), signed earlier this year by Ministers Piyush Goyal and Jonathan Reynolds, highlights the ambition to strengthen economic ties, with bilateral trade already at USD 56 billion and a goal to double by 2030.
