PM Modi Meets UK Counterpart Keir Starmer In Mumbai, Check Key Outcomes Here
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday morning for a two-day visit to India, accompanied by the largest-ever trade delegation from the UK. This visit marks a significant milestone in India-UK relations, with both nations announcing a series of major agreements spanning technology, education, trade, and climate cooperation.
Following his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, PM Modi described India and the UK as natural partners. He stated, “India and the UK are natural partners. The foundation of our relationship is a shared belief in values such as democracy, freedom, and the rule of law.” He further noted the remarkable progress in bilateral relations under the leadership of Prime Minister Starmer.
PM Modi recalled that during his visit to the UK in July this year, both nations reached an agreement on the historic Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). He emphasised that the UK Prime Minister’s visit, accompanied by the largest business delegation, symbolises the new energy and broader vision that has energised the India-UK partnership.
### Key Outcomes of the Visit
The visit has yielded significant outcomes across multiple sectors:
**Technology and Innovation**
Both countries announced the establishment of the India-UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre and the India-UK Joint Centre for AI. Additionally, Phase II of the UK-India Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory will be launched, along with a new satellite campus at IIT-ISM Dhanbad. The Critical Minerals Industry Guild will also be established to secure resilient supply chains and promote green technologies.
**Education**
In the education sector, Lancaster University received a Letter of Intent to open a campus in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, the University of Surrey has been granted in-principle approval to establish a campus in GIFT City.
**Trade and Investment**
Trade and investment cooperation saw the inaugural meeting of the reconstituted India-UK CEO Forum and the resetting of the India-UK Joint Economic Trade Committee (JETCO). These efforts aim to support CETA implementation and drive economic growth and job creation in both countries. A new joint investment in the Climate Technology Startup Fund was also announced under a Memorandum of Understanding between the UK Government and the State Bank of India. This fund is aimed at supporting innovative entrepreneurs in the climate technology and AI sectors.
**Climate, Health, and Research**
On climate, health, and research, both nations launched Phase III of the Bio-Medical Research Career Programme and established the Offshore Wind Taskforce. A Letter of Intent between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), United Kingdom, on Health Research was also signed, strengthening collaboration in medical research.
This visit underscores the deepening partnership between India and the UK, paving the way for enhanced cooperation and mutual growth across key areas.
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