Archive · 21 Jul 2026
PM Modi Congratulates New UK PM Andy Burnham
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Modi expressed his enthusiasm for working closely with Burnham to strengthen the partnership between India and the UK.
The two countries share democratic values and cooperate in areas like trade, investment, technology, and defence.
The Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) is set to enter into force this month, which is expected to further strengthen their bilateral partnership.
Burnham, who took office on Monday, has promised a 10-year plan to restore political stability and revive the economy.
He has criticized past economic policies, arguing that privatization has driven up costs and concentrated wealth in fewer hands.
Modi and Burnham aim to advance their shared Vision 2035 for a stronger India-UK relationship.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming the new UK Prime Minister.
Modi expressed enthusiasm for deepening India-UK ties in trade, investment, technology, and defence.
The Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) is set to enter into force this month.
Burnham took office on Monday, promising a 10-year plan to restore political stability and revive the economy.
Burnham criticized past economic policies, arguing that privatization has driven up costs and concentrated wealth in fewer hands.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andy Burnham
- What
- Congratulations and commitment to deepen India-UK ties
- When
- Andy Burnham took office on Monday
- Where
- United Kingdom and India
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral relations and address shared goals
Strengthening India-UK Relations
UK's Political and Economic Challenges
Bilateral Relations
Strengthening India-UK Relations
India and the UK are bound by shared democratic values and enjoy wide-ranging cooperation across trade, investment, technology, defence, and people-to-people relations.
UK's Political and Economic Challenges
The UK is facing political instability and economic challenges, which may impact its international relations.
Economic Policies
Strengthening India-UK Relations
The Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) entering into force this month is poised to strengthen the bilateral partnership.
UK's Political and Economic Challenges
Burnham criticizes past economic policies, arguing that privatization has driven up costs and concentrated wealth in fewer hands.
- Andy Burnham
- New Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
- Narendra Modi
- Prime Minister of India
- CETA
- Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement
- Vision 2035
- Shared vision for India-UK partnership
- Hillsborough Law
- Law drafted by Burnham and Starmer
Sources
PM Modi Looks Forward to Working Closely With UK's Andy Burnham
PM Modi Congratulates New UK PM Andy Burnham: 'Looking Forward To Deepening Ties'
PM Modi congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming UK Prime Minister, vows to deepen India-UK ties
'Look forward to working closely with you': Modi congratulates new UK PM
