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Starmer to Visit India on October 8–9, Join PM Modi at Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai: MEA
The visit will focus on implementing the Vision 2035 roadmap and advancing the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement to enhance trade, defence, and innovation ties.
- On Wednesday, Keir Starmer will visit India from October 8, with events in Mumbai on October 9, his first official trip since taking office.
- The Ministry of External Affairs says the visit aims to reaffirm a shared vision and review progress under the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership aligned with 'Vision 2035', building on momentum from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's July UK visit.
- At the Global Fintech Fest, both leaders will deliver keynote addresses and engage businesses and industry leaders on CETA, including tariff cuts on textiles, whisky and cars.
- Officials say the trip should deepen defence and security ties, addressing pro-Khalistan elements in Britain, fugitives and economic offenders wanted in India, and finalising the Defence Industrial Roadmap.
- The meeting builds on prior encounters at Chequers where Mr Modi and Starmer held one-on-one and delegation talks, agreed to negotiate a Double Contribution Convention, and discussed linking GIFT City with the UK's financial ecosystem.
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Starmer to visit India on October 8–9, join PM Modi at Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai: MEA
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit India on October 8–9 for his first official trip. He will join PM Modi at the Global Fintech Fest and hold bilateral talks to strengthen ties.
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