PM Modi to visit UK and Maldives, key trade pact and diplomatic reset likely
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PM Modi to visit UK and Maldives, key trade pact and diplomatic reset likely
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to 26. The trip is aimed at advancing bilateral ties and formalising a major free trade agreement. The landmark deal aims to double bilateral trade, currently valued at $60 billion.
“During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold wide-ranging discussions with Prime Minister Starmer on the entire gamut of India-UK bilateral relations. They will also exchange views on issues of regional and global importance,” the External Affairs Ministry said in a statement.
The centrepiece of the visit on July 23 and 24 is expected to be the formal signing of the India-UK FTA, finalised in May and currently undergoing legal scrubbing by both sides.
The landmark deal aims to double bilateral trade, which is currently valued at $60 billion by 2030. It is expected to boost Indian exports of textiles, leather and engineering goods, while slashing tariffs on British whisky, automobiles, and medical devices.