PM Modi, UK's Andy Burnham Chart Ambitious Roadmap to Deepen Trade, Strategic Ties
The leaders pledged wider cooperation in technology, defence and clean energy as they seek to fully use the new trade agreement.
- On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham, vowing to take the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to "new heights" through expanded cooperation across multiple sectors.
- The leaders discussed maximizing benefits from the recently operationalized India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, which came into effect this month, marking "a historic moment" for bilateral economic partnerships.
- Burnham outlined his ambition to strengthen ties through the UK-India Vision 2035 framework, while both leaders identified artificial intelligence and emerging technologies as key areas for future cooperation.
- Beyond bilateral trade, the two leaders exchanged views on the Middle East security situation, agreeing on the importance of de-escalation and working together toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- Modi noted the historical connection between their home cities of Ahmedabad and Manchester, which he called the "Manchester of India," as both leaders looked forward to meeting in person soon.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated newly elected British Prime Minister Andy Burnham over the phone. During the call, discussions focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries. The discussions focused on technology, defense, clean energy, education, and trade agreements.
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