MUMBAI: United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is on India visit, said that UK is a perfect partner to be a part of India’s journey of becoming third largest economy in three years.
“India on track to become 3rd largest economy by 2028, UK perfectly placed to be partner in that journey,” said UK PM Keir Starmer in Mumbai.
Earlier during the day, Starmet met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in the country’s financial capital. The leaders shook hands and exchanged pleasantries.
On Wednesday, Starmer held a series of wide-ranging interactions in Mumbai. He met with business leaders and described the India-UK trade partnership as “really important”.
Speaking at an interaction with industry representatives, he said, “This is the biggest trade mission that the United Kingdom has ever sent to India.”
He noted that his visit marks the “return leg” after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to the UK earlier this year.
Calling the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed in July this year between the two countries “really important”, Starmer said, “It’s the biggest deal we’ve struck since we left the European Union. I think it’s also the biggest deal that India has ever struck, so it’s hugely important.”
Agencies