Archive · 23 Jul 2025
PM Modi's UK Visit to Boost Ties and Sign Trade Deal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the UK to make the relationship between the two countries stronger.
The main goal was to sign a deal that will allow India and the UK to trade more with each other, making trade easier and growing it to $120 billion by 2030.
They talked about important topics like business, security, and the environment.
Modi also discussed issues like extremist groups.
After the UK, he went to the Maldives to celebrate their Independence Day and improve their relationship, which had some problems recently.
PM Modi visited the UK from July 23-24 to strengthen ties between India and the UK.
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to be signed, aiming to double trade by 2030.
Discussions included trade, defense, climate, innovation, and addressing Khalistani extremism.
Modi met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III during his visit.
After the UK, Modi will visit the Maldives for their Independence Day and to reset bilateral ties.
- Who
- Narendra Modi, Keir Starmer, King Charles III
- What
- PM Modi visited the UK to discuss trade and sign an FTA and then visited the Maldives.
- When
- July 23-26, 2025
- Where
- United Kingdom and Maldives
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral ties, sign trade agreements and discuss global issues.
Indian Concerns
UK Response
Khalistani Extremism
Indian Concerns
India has raised concerns regarding Khalistani extremists and requested the UK to take necessary actions.
UK Response
The UK government has assured India that it will address this issue.
- Visit Dates
- July 23-24 (UK), July 25-26 (Maldives)
- Main Purpose UK
- Sign India-UK FTA
- Expected Trade Increase
- Double bilateral trade by 2030
- Key Discussions UK
- Trade, defense, climate, innovation, security
- Maldives Purpose
- Reset relations and Independence Day
