UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to India from October 8 to 9 for his first official visit, aimed at deepening cooperation in trade, technology, defence, and security. The visit will coincide with the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai, where Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks amid a shifting global economic landscape shaped by US policies. Advertisement

The Ministry of External Affairs announced the visit on October 4, underscoring its significance for the India-UK relationship, particularly following Modi’s July trip to London that produced a landmark free trade agreement (FTA). The accord, currently in the ratification phase, is projected to take effect next year and expand bilateral trade by an estimated $35 billion. It will reduce tar

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