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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed UK's Keir Starmer in Mumbai for crucial bilateral discussions. The meeting focused on strengthening economic and strategic ties between India and the United Kingdom. Both leaders emphasized the potential of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) to boost bilateral trade. The talks signal a significant step towards deeper cooperation in sectors like manufacturing, digital trade, and clean energy.

Key Points: Modi Meets Starmer in Mumbai to Boost India-UK Ties

  • Modi and Starmer discuss deepening bilateral trade relations
  • Commitment to double trade by 2030 through CETA agreement
  • Explore opportunities in manufacturing, digital trade, and clean energy
  • Largest UK trade delegation accompanies Starmer's India visit
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PM Modi meets Keir Starmer in Mumbai for strengthening India-UK ties

Prime Ministers Modi and Starmer discuss strategic partnership, trade expansion, and economic collaboration during landmark Mumbai meeting

"Together for stronger India-UK ties... - Randhir Jaiswal, MEA Spokesperson"

Mumbai, Oct 9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed UK Prime Minister Keri Starmer at Raj Bhavan and held a meeting as part of the process to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.

The Ministry of External Affairs shared photos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

"Together for stronger India-UK ties...," posted Randhir Jaiswal, the MEA spokesperson, on X.

Earlier, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said his meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer here further deepened trade and economic partnership for mutual prosperity between the two nations.

Starmer arrived in India for a two-day visit on Wednesday, accompanied by the biggest-ever trade delegation from the country to India.

"Delighted to call on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Discussed avenues to further deepen India-UK trade and economic partnership for mutual prosperity," Goyal posted on X social media platform.

Goyal earlier met Peter Kyle, the UK's Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with a view to moving forward with the operationalisation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and doubling the bilateral trade by 2030.

"The meeting marked a significant step towards operationalising the India-UK CETA, with both Ministers agreeing to reposition the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) to oversee its implementation and delivery," according to the Commerce Ministry statement.

Both sides underlined their commitment to ensuring swift, coordinated, and results-oriented implementation of the Agreement, aimed at realising its full potential for businesses and consumers in both countries. The ministers reaffirmed their shared ambition to double bilateral trade by 2030, leveraging the complementarities between the two economies in areas such as advanced manufacturing, digital trade, clean energy, and services.

Emphasising the transformative scope of CETA, they discussed ways to maximise its benefits through regulatory cooperation, addressing non-tariff barriers, and promoting supply chain integration. The highly productive Commerce Secretary and Director General-level meeting set the tone for the Ministerial meeting, which laid a strong foundation for a full day of engaging and forward-looking discussions.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Doubling trade by 2030 sounds ambitious but achievable. The focus on advanced manufacturing and clean energy is exactly what India needs right now. Good strategic move!
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope our government ensures that Indian businesses get fair treatment in these agreements. Sometimes we compromise too much in international deals.
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Sarah B
As someone working in IT sector, digital trade partnerships with UK could open up amazing opportunities. Hope this translates into real benefits for tech professionals soon!
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Michael C
The timing is perfect with the new UK government. Fresh start means fresh opportunities. Looking forward to seeing how this partnership develops in coming years.
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Kavya N
Hope this agreement includes provisions for Indian traditional medicines and Ayurveda. We have so much to offer in healthcare and wellness sector that could benefit UK citizens too.

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