Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Modi's UK Visit to Strengthen Ties; FTA and Khalistanis on Agenda
Prime Minister Modi is visiting the UK to make the relationship between India and the UK stronger.
They plan to sign a big trade deal which should help both countries sell more goods to each other.
During the visit, they'll talk about important topics like trade, defense, and climate change.
Modi will also meet with the British Prime Minister and King.
One important discussion will be about certain groups in the UK.
After the UK, PM Modi will go to the Maldives to celebrate their Independence Day.
PM Modi's UK visit, July 23-24, aims to strengthen ties with the UK.
The India-UK FTA is the key highlight, expected to eliminate tariffs on 99% of Indian exports.
The FTA aims to double bilateral trade to $60 billion by 2030.
Modi will discuss trade, defense, climate, and address Khalistani extremism concerns.
Modi will travel to the Maldives from July 25-26 for Independence Day celebrations.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and King Charles III.
- What
- PM Modi is visiting the UK to strengthen ties and sign the India-UK FTA.
- When
- July 23-24 for the UK visit and July 25-26 for the Maldives visit.
- Where
- The UK and the Maldives.
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral ties, conclude the FTA, and discuss various issues.
India's Perspective
UK's Perspective
Khalistani Extremism
India's Perspective
Concern over the presence of Khalistani extremists impacting social cohesion.
UK's Perspective
UK assuring India it will take necessary actions.
- Event
- PM Modi's UK and Maldives Visit
- UK Visit Dates
- July 23-24
- Maldives Visit Dates
- July 25-26
- Key Agreement
- India-UK FTA
- FTA Target
- Double Bilateral Trade by 2030
- Bilateral Trade (2024)
- $55 billion
- Indian Diaspora in UK
- 2.7% of total population