India-UK Summit: PM Modi and PM Starmer Seal Historic Deals on Trade, Defence & Technology
A new chapter in India-UK relations was forged as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, concluded a landmark summit in Mumbai. This historic meeting resulted in major agreements across trade, technology, defence and education, setting the stage for a modern, forward-looking partnership.
In this report, Sameeksha Ajay from The Central Post breaks down the key outcomes of this significant visit, which saw PM Starmer arrive with the largest-ever UK trade delegation.
Key Highlights from the Summit:
- Trade Boost: A major push for the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), expected to boost bilateral trade by £25.5 billion annually.
- Historic Defence Pact: For the first time, skilled Indian Air Force instructors will train pilots in the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF).
- Tech Collaboration: Partnership on AI advanced telecom and defence technology, with the UK looking to learn from India’s Aadhaar digital ID system.
- Education Leap: Nine prestigious UK universities are set to open campuses in India.
- Cultural Bridge: Yash Raj Films announced that three major Bollywood movies will be filmed in the UK, creating over 3,000 jobs.
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