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India-UK Partnership Soars: Why 2025 Was an Exceptional Year for Ties

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar declared 2025 an exceptional year for India-UK cooperation during UK National Day celebrations. He highlighted the landmark trade agreement signed during Prime Minister Modi's visit to the UK three months ago. The partnership saw significant milestones including the largest-ever UK trade delegation visiting Mumbai and a new defense industrial roadmap. Educational cooperation also advanced with nine UK universities receiving approval to establish campuses in India.

Key Points: Jaishankar Hails 2025 as Exceptional Year for India-UK Partnership

  • Historic Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement signed during PM Modi's UK visit
  • Largest-ever UK trade delegation led by PM Starmer visited Mumbai
  • Defense industrial roadmap established for first time between nations
  • Nine leading UK universities approved to establish campuses in India
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2025 was exceptional year for India-UK cooperation, says EAM Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar celebrates UK National Day, highlights landmark trade deals, defense pacts, and educational collaborations that made 2025 exceptional for India-UK relations.

"2025 was an exceptional year for the India-UK cooperation. Look forward to continuing the momentum of our dynamic and forward-looking partnership. - Dr. S. Jaishankar"

New Delhi, October 31

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday called 2025 an exceptional year for the India-UK partnership.

Jaishankar said he looked forward to continuing the dynamics of the partnership.

In a post on X, he said, "Pleased to join UK National Day celebrations UK Embassy in New Delhi. 2025 was an exceptional year for the India-UK cooperation. Look forward to continuing the momentum of our dynamic and forward - looking partnership."

https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1984267807249650006

Jaishankar celebrated the National Day of the United Kingdom at an event in New Delhi, highlighting the evolving ties between the two nations. He noted that the relationship has evolved from a complex historical association to a dynamic and forward-looking partnership.

In the event at the UK Embassy in New Delhi, he mentioned the historic Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (ECTA) signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UK three months ago. He also highlighted the largest-ever trade delegation from the UK, led by Prime Minister Kier Starmer, which visited Mumbai.

"It is my great pleasure to join the celebration of National Day of the United Kingdom... Over the years, our ties have evolved from a complicated historic association to a dynamic and forward-looking partnership. This year has been an exceptional year for our modern relationship. We welcomed PM Kier Starmer in Mumbai, accompanied by the largest every trade delegation from the UK. PM Modi himself visited the UK 3 months ago, when the historic comprehensive economic and trade agreement was signed. During that visit, he also adopted Vision 2035, to guide our ties across 5 pillars - growth, technology and innovation; defence and security; climate change and clean energy; education," said Jaishankar.

Jaishankar welcomed the approval of nine leading UK universities to establish campuses in India, marking a significant development in education cooperation.

"We also adopted a defence industrial roadmap for the first time... The High Commissioner mentioned that this is a development of significance that 9 leading UK Universities have received approval to establish campuses in India...," he said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the progress, I hope this partnership benefits ordinary Indians too. The trade agreements should create jobs here, not just benefit big corporations. Let's see actual implementation on ground.
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Arjun K
Defence industrial roadmap with UK is crucial for our security needs. With China's growing influence, we need strong partnerships. Good strategic move by our government.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the tech sector, the technology and innovation partnership excites me most. UK's research capabilities combined with India's IT talent can create wonders!
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Vikram M
From colonial past to strategic partnership - what a journey! Our relationship with UK has truly transformed. This is how diplomacy should work - focusing on mutual benefits and future growth.
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Michael C
The climate change and clean energy cooperation is much needed. Both countries can learn from each other's experiences in renewable energy transition. Hope this leads to tangible environmental benefits.

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