UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has begun his official visit to India, focusing on the prospects of the bilateral trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of India. During his arrival in New Delhi, Starmer stated that the trade deal represents an important step towards enhancing economic ties between the two countries. This visit comes at a time when both nations are looking to deepen their economic collaboration, especially with India’s growing market and the UK’s desire to expand its global trade footprint.
Accompanied by the largest ever UK trade mission to India, Starmer has been engaging with Indian business leaders, government officials, and industry representatives. The trade mission, which includes a variety of UK companies, aims to explore new business opportunities and promote UK exports to the Indian market. Starmer emphasized that the trade deal could significantly benefit British businesses by opening up new markets and reducing trade barriers.
In a statement, Starmer said,