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July 20, 2025 6:06 PM

PM Modi to visit UK and Maldives from July 23–26: MEA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-nation tour to the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to 26, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday. At the invitation of UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, PM Modi will undertake an official visit to the United Kingdom from July 23 to 24. This marks his fourth visit to the UK. During his stay, the Prime Minister will engage in wide-ranging discussions with Starmer, covering the full spectrum of India-UK bilateral relati...

May 7, 2025 12:17 AM

PM Modi and Starmer announce successful conclusion of India-UK Free Trade Agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday announced the successful conclusion of the India–UK Free Trade Agreement, along with the Double Contribution Convention. The two leaders hailed the agreements as historic milestones in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. Emphasizing the potential for fostering innovation, job creation, and sustainable growth, they agreed that the FTA would significantly boost trade and investment flows bet...

March 10, 2025 5:01 PM

Jaishankar’s UK visit: Trade, security and diplomacy take center stage

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar concluded his official visit to the United Kingdom from March 4-9, at the invitation of UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy. During this period, he also visited Ireland from March 6-7, reinforcing India’s growing international engagements. The foreign minister held a series of high-level meetings with key UK leaders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Foreign Secretary David Lammy, among others. He engaged wit...

December 3, 2024 11:28 AM

UK PM Keith Starmer says peace talks could be crucial to ending Ukraine war

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday stepping up support for Ukraine was essential to put the country in the strongest position for peace talks as he conceded in the clearest terms there could be a negotiated end to the war. Starmer stressed the importance of continued Western support to Ukraine and warned a Russian victory in Ukraine would threaten Europe's security, stability and prosperity, particularly because it could embolden Russia's allies. "We must continue to back Ukrai...