UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be in India on a two-day visit on October 8 and 9. According to the external affairs ministry, the visit of the UK PM to India is expected to boost ties between the two countries, including in areas of defence and security.

This is Starmer's first trip to the country since he assumed charge of the top office in July last year.

The UK PM and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to hold talks in Mumbai, where the two leaders will also participate in the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025.

Starmer's visit to India from October 8 to 9 will provide a "valuable opportunity" to reaffirm the shared vision of India and the UK to build a forward-looking partnership, the MEA said in a statement on Saturday.

The two prime ministers will take stock of progress i

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