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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warmly welcomed British PM Keir Starmer on his historic first official visit to India. Starmer arrived with the largest ever UK trade delegation consisting of 125 CEOs, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders. The two leaders will review progress on the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and discuss the Vision 2035 roadmap. They will also focus on advancing trade relations through the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement during their meetings.

Key Points: Modi Welcomes UK PM Starmer on Historic India Trade Visit

  • Starmer arrives with largest UK trade delegation of 125 business leaders
  • Leaders to review India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership progress
  • Focus on advancing Vision 2035 roadmap for next decade
  • Both PMs to discuss Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
  • UK PM interacted with business leaders in Mumbai financial capital
  • Visit marks new chapter in dynamic India-UK bilateral partnership
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'Looking forward for advancing vision for stronger, prosperous future': PM Modi welcomes British PM Starmer to India

PM Modi welcomes British PM Keir Starmer's first India visit with largest UK trade delegation, advancing Vision 2035 partnership for stronger bilateral ties.

"Looking forward to our meeting tomorrow for advancing our shared vision of a stronger, mutually prosperous future - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, October 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a warm welcome to his British counterpart, who is on his first official visit to India. PM Modi expressed optimism on his visit and looked forward for advancing the India-UK ties.

In a post on X on Wednesday, he said, "Welcome Prime Minister Keir Starmer on your historic first visit to India with the largest ever trade delegation from the UK. Looking forward to our meeting tomorrow for advancing our shared vision of a stronger, mutually prosperous future."

https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1975814533475410228

Upon arrival at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, he was recieved by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar .

"A warm welcome to PM Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom! Received by Governor of Maharashtra and Gujarat Acharya Devvrat at the airport. This is PM Starmer's first visit to India. This visit marks a new chapter in our strong & dynamic India-UK partnership," the MEA said.

He also interacted with business leaders here in the financial capital on Wednesday as he commences his first official visit to India.

In a light-hearted moment, he was seen taking a selfie with a disposable camera during an interaction with business leaders at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai.

The UK PM has arrived in India with a large delegation of 125 members, consisting of CEOs, entrepreneurs, university Vice Chancellors, and cultural leaders.

During the visit, on October 9 in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Prime Ministers will take stock of progress in diverse aspects of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in line with 'Vision 2035', a focused and time bound 10-year Roadmap of programmes and initiatives in key pillars of trade and investment, technology and innovation, defence and security, climate and energy, health, education and people to people relations.

Both leaders will engage with businesses and industry leaders on the opportunities presented by the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which will serve as a central pillar of the future India-UK economic partnership.

They will also exchange views on issues of regional and global importance.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The selfie with disposable camera moment is so relatable! 😄 Good to see foreign leaders embracing our culture. Hope the CETA agreement benefits both countries equally.
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Sarah B
As someone working in IT sector, I'm particularly interested in the technology and innovation partnerships. Hope this visit brings more collaborative projects in AI and renewable energy.
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope our government ensures that Indian interests are protected in trade negotiations. Sometimes we give more than we get in these agreements.
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Michael C
The Vision 2035 roadmap sounds promising! Strategic partnerships like these are crucial for India's growth story. Looking forward to seeing concrete outcomes from this visit.
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Nisha Z
Great to see Mumbai hosting such important meetings! The financial capital is the perfect place for business discussions. Hope this strengthens our economic ties with UK. 🙏

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