Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Modi and Starmer Discuss Extremism and Terrorism in London
During a meeting in London, Indian Prime Minister Modi spoke with the UK's Keir Starmer about concerns regarding Khalistani separatists in the UK.
Modi believes that groups using democratic freedoms to promote extremist ideas should be held accountable.
They discussed the need to fight terrorism together, especially after the Pahalgam terror attack.
India is seeking the UK's help in addressing the issue of separatists.
They also talked about global conflicts and agreed on the importance of respecting countries' borders.
Lastly, a new agreement was signed to fight corruption and serious crime.
Prime Minister Modi discussed Khalistani separatist activities on British soil with UK counterpart Keir Starmer.
Modi emphasized that extremist ideologies should not misuse democratic freedoms.
The leaders discussed the Pahalgam terror attack and agreed on a united stance against terrorism.
India sought assurances from the UK regarding the activities of Khalistani separatists.
An agreement was signed between the CBI and the UK's National Crime Agency to combat corruption and crime.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK counterpart Keir Starmer
- What
- Prime Minister Modi discussed Khalistani activities and terrorism with UK counterpart.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- London
- Why
- To address concerns about extremist ideologies and terrorism, and strengthen cooperation.
India's Stance
UK's Position
Khalistani Activities
India's Stance
Expressing concerns regarding Khalistani separatists misusing democratic freedoms.
UK's Position
Western democracies allowing space to separatists to mobilize and protest peacefully.
- Leaders
- Narendra Modi, Keir Starmer
- Location
- London, UK
- Topics Discussed
- Khalistani activities, terrorism, global conflicts, crime
- Agreements
- CBI-NCA agreement
- Focus
- Combating extremism and terrorism, strengthening bilateral ties