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UK PM Keir Starmer Celebrates India's Path to Becoming Global Economic Superpower by 2028
Oct 10, 2025 09:34 am CST
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has lauded India's remarkable economic trajectory, predicting its rise to become the world's third-largest economy by 2028. During his visit to Mumbai leading the UK's largest-ever trade delegation to India, Starmer emphasized the strategic importance of the recently signed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the two nations, which grants unprecedented duty-free access for 99% of India's exports to the UK and is expected to generate £1.3 billion in new investments and create over 10,600 jobs in Britain. The partnership focuses particularly on technology collaboration, with both countries ranking among the world's top AI powers, while Starmer also expressed support for India securing a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
UK PM Starmer's India Visit Focuses On Trade Deal Without Visa Negotiations
Oct 08, 2025 12:31 pm CST
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer begins his two-day visit to India focusing solely on economic cooperation through the recently signed trade agreement, explicitly ruling out visa negotiations despite previous complications. Accompanied by a business delegation, Starmer will meet Prime Minister Modi to advance the deal agreed in May that will take effect next year, maintaining his administration's restrictive stance on immigration.
Piyush Goyal To Visit US Tomorrow For Trade Talks Amid Tariff Tension
Sep 21, 2025 09:52 am CST
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will lead an official delegation to the US for trade talks on September 22, an official statement said on Saturday.