Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his British counterpart Keir Starmer at the Raj Bhavan in Mumbai on Thursday. The two leaders, who met for the first time after the trade agreement between India and UK was finalised, are set to hold talks focused on defence, trade, and technology.
The meeting between the two leaders in Mumbai comes as part of the process to strengthen the India UK strategic partnership. They will attend the CEO Forum and the 6th edition of the Global Fintech Fest in the city later today.
The UK Prime Minister arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday, ahead of his meeting with PM Modi in India’s financial capital. The British leader was accompanied by a delegation of 125 of the UK’s most prominent business leaders, entrepreneurs, university vice chancellors.
Upon his arrival, the PM extended a warm welcome to his British counterpart and called his visit to India historic.
In a post on X, Modi said, “Welcome Prime Minister Keir Starmer on your historic first visit to India with the largest ever trade delegation from the UK. Looking forward to our meeting tomorrow for advancing our shared vision of a stronger, mutually prosperous future.”
