Archive · 23 Jul 2025
PM Modi's Visit to UK: FTA Signing and Enhanced Ties
Prime Minister Modi is visiting the UK and Maldives.
A big part of the trip is signing a new trade deal between India and the UK.
This deal will make it easier and cheaper for both countries to trade goods.
This means Indian products will be cheaper in the UK, and UK products will be cheaper in India.
It will also help people from both countries work in each other's countries more easily, like IT professionals, chefs, and musicians.
The goal is to boost trade and create jobs in both places.
PM Modi embarked on a four-day visit to the UK and Maldives.
India and the UK finalized a free trade agreement (FTA) set to be signed during the visit.
The FTA aims to eliminate or reduce tariffs, boosting trade between the nations.
The agreement is expected to create jobs in India and allow freer movement of professionals.
The trade agreement also includes digital commerce and simplification of customs.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the UK and Maldives.
- What
- PM Modi is visiting the UK and Maldives to strengthen ties and sign a trade agreement.
- When
- The visit is for four days and the FTA is set to be signed on 24th July.
- Where
- The visit includes the UK and Maldives.
- Why
- To boost ties and sign a free trade agreement to increase trade and create jobs.
Key Benefits for India
Free Movement of Professionals
Economic Impact and Job Creation
Key Benefits for India
The FTA is expected to deliver an estimated annual economic boost of £4.8 billion (US$6.4 billion) for the UK by 2040.
Free Movement of Professionals
The FTA will help major Indian sectors like textiles, leather, marine products, footwear, toys, sporting goods, engineering products, gems and jewellery, auto parts, and organic chemicals.
- Countries Visited
- UK and Maldives
- Agreement
- Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (FTA)
- Date of signing
- July 24th
- Main Goal
- Eliminate or reduce customs duties
- Target trade by 2030
- USD 120 billion
