Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Keir Starmer Honored for Role in India-UK FTA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was given a special award called the 'Living Bridge' award.
This award was given because he helped make a new trade deal between the UK and India.
The deal, called the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), aims to increase trade between the two countries.
The goal is to double the amount of trade to $120 billion by 2030.
Other people and groups were also recognized for helping to bring the UK and India closer together.
This award is meant to celebrate people who help the UK and India work well together.
Keir Starmer received the 'Living Bridge' honour for his role in the India-UK FTA.
Seema Malhotra accepted the award on behalf of Starmer.
The FTA aims to double bilateral trade by 2030.
The awards were organized by the India Business Group (IBG).
The FTA is expected to boost trade and investment between the UK and India.
- Who
- Keir Starmer, Seema Malhotra, India Business Group (IBG)
- What
- Awarded 'Living Bridge' honour for role in India-UK FTA
- When
- Monday evening
- Where
- House of Lords complex in London
- Why
- Recognition for advancing UK-India relations and trade.
- Award Name
- Living Bridge Honour
- Recipient
- Keir Starmer
- Awarded For
- Championing closer UK-India relations and FTA
- FTA Name
- India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
- FTA Goal
- Double bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030