UK Foreign Secretary Lammy Meets PM Modi to Deepen £25 Billion Trade Partnership

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited India to strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on the recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) expected to boost bilateral trade by over £25 billion annually. During his meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lammy emphasized enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, defence, security, technology, innovation, clean energy, and migration partnership, including securing borders and safeguarding citizens. The FTA, the UK's largest since Brexit, aims to remove tariffs on 99% of Indian exports and facilitate trade in products like whisky and cars, while a Double Contribution Convention was also finalized. Both leaders condemned terrorism, with Modi underscoring the need for decisive international action, and they discussed regional and global security concerns. Lammy highlighted the growing economic ties, noting India's significant investment presence in the UK and the mutual benefits for working people in both countries. The visit also laid groundwork for a potential visit by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to India, reflecting the momentum in bilateral relations.