Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (October 09, 2025) said that India and Britain are natural partners and the growing relations between the two countries are important pillars of global stability and economic progress at a time when the world is facing a period of uncertainty. Modi made this comment after talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a wide range of issues.
Speaking to media persons, Prime Minister Modi said that the historic India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement signed in July will reduce import costs between the two countries, create new employment opportunities, boost trade and benefit industries and consumers on both sides.
‘Efforts to restore peace on Ukraine conflict and Gaza issue’
He said that India and Britain are natural partners and the partnership between the two countries is becoming an important basis for global stability and economic progress. The two leaders also shared views on peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, West Asia and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Modi said, ‘India supports all efforts to restore peace through dialogue and diplomacy on the Ukraine conflict and Gaza issue. We are fully committed to increasing maritime security cooperation with Britain in the Indo-Pacific region. The Prime Minister said that India’s enthusiasm and Britain’s efficiency have together created a ‘unique synergy’.
PM Modi mentioned India-UK partnership
He said, ‘Our partnership is based on trust and is driven by talent and technology. Today when Prime Minister Starmer and I stand together on this platform, it is a clear affirmation of our shared commitment to work together to build a bright future for the people of our two countries.
PM Modi also mentioned the growing defense partnership between the two countries. He said, ‘We are moving towards defense co-production and connecting the defense industries of both the countries. Taking our defense cooperation a step further, we have signed an agreement for cooperation in military training, under which flight instructors of the Indian Air Force will work as trainers with the Royal Air Force of Britain.
Britain PM on two-day visit to India
The British leader arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday morning on a two-day visit with a delegation of 125 of Britain’s most prominent business leaders, entrepreneurs and academics. Starmer’s visit to India comes two and a half months after the two countries signed a historic free trade agreement. This agreement will increase market access, reduce tariffs and bilateral trade is expected to double by 2030.
The trade agreement was finalized during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to London in July. In his remarks, Starmer described the relationship between India and Britain as ‘special’. He said that India’s development story is remarkable.
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