PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London, ahead of the formal signing of a landmark UK-India free trade agreement expected to significantly boost economic ties between the two countries.
The bilateral meeting took place at the historic Hawtry Room, where the two leaders held a one-on-one discussion to finalise the contours of what is being described as India’s most comprehensive trade pact and the UK’s most significant post-Brexit deal.
Hours before meeting PM Modi, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the India trade deal a ‘Plan for Change in action’.
In a post on X, Starmer wrote, “A landmark deal with India means jobs, investment and growth here in the UK. It creates thousands of British jobs, unlocks new opportunities for businesses and puts money in the pockets of working people.
According to a statement released earlier by the British High Commission, the UK-India trade agreement is expected to boost bilateral trade by £25.5 billion annually. The deal is also expected to unlock thousands of jobs, lower tariffs, and increase market access for businesses in both countries.
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