UK PM Arrives in Mumbai Ahead of Talks with PM Modi (X)
UK PM Arrives in Mumbai Ahead of Talks with PM Modi: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer landed in Mumbai on Wednesday, marking his first visit to India since becoming prime minister in 2024.
Starmer arrived at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, where he was welcomed by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Maharashtra Governor Acharya.
#WATCH | UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai earlier today.
He was recieved by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat.
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Starmer will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. This meeting follows the historic free trade agreement between India and the UK this July. The British PM's visit to India comes at a time when the US has imposed tariffs on various countries under US President Donald Trump.
The two leaders will meet at Raj Bhavan on Thursday morning and issue a joint statement on the progress of India-UK strategic relations. Additionally, they will have lunch with some key industry leaders and then attend the Global Fintech Fest at the Jio World Centre in the Bandra-Kurla Complex.
In his statement before arriving in India, Starmer said, "We signed a major trade deal with India in July—the most secure deal we've ever signed with any country. But it is not just a piece of paper; it is a launchpad for development. By 2028, India is going to become the third largest economy in the world, and trade with them will now be faster and cheaper. The opportunities are unparalleled."
He added, "That's why I'll be standing with 125 major brands in Mumbai this week to represent British business—because growth for them in India means more choice, opportunity, and jobs for people in Britain."
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