British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left is greeted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai (Photo/AP)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the CEO Summit in Mumbai, said that India and the UK are natural partners as both countries share a common belief system. He further said that the India-UK partnership brings stability in an unstable world.
PM Modi met his UK counterpart, Keir Starmer, in Mumbai on Thursday, during the latter’s first visit to India since being appointed Prime Minister. The two leaders, during their talks, highlighted the deepening ties between New Delhi and London.
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“Your visit to India just a few months after the Agreement and the largest business delegation to accompany you so far is a symbol of the new energy and broader vision that has come into the India-UK partnership.”
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Starmer, there has been remarkable progress in the relations between India and the UK. During my UK visit in July this year, we reached an agreement on the historic Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.”
“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.”
“In the current era of global instability, this growing partnership between India and the UK is becoming a crucial foundation for global stability and economic progress.”
“We shared views on peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and West Asia, as well as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. On the Ukraine conflict and the Gaza issue, India supports all efforts to restore peace through dialogue and diplomacy. We are fully committed to enhancing maritime security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.”
“We have decided to establish an Industry Guild and Supply Chain Observatory for cooperation on critical minerals. Its satellite campus will be at ISM Dhanbad”
“The largest and most influential delegation from the education sector so far has come with Prime Minister Starmer. It is a matter of great joy that now nine universities from the UK are going to open campuses in India. The Gurugram campus of Southampton University was recently inaugurated, and the first group of students has also taken admission.”
“We have reached an agreement on cooperation in military training. Under this, Flying Instructors of the Indian Air Force will work as trainers in the UK’s Royal Air Force.”
“The dynamism of India and the expertise of the UK together create a unique synergy. Our partnership is trustworthy, driven by talent and technology.”
