Starmer to meet Modi in India next week to boost strategic partnership
Photo: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (Getty Images)
On Wednesday, October 8, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made his first visit to India at the invitation of his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, reports Bloomberg.
India's Ministry of External Affairs said the leaders will meet in Mumbai to discuss the implementation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the United Kingdom. The initiative aims to expand cooperation between the countries on a range of issues.
The meeting is also intended to strengthen engagement with business representatives and industry leaders after the free trade agreement was signed in July, when Modi visited the United Kingdom.
In addition, the leaders will attend the Global Fintech Fest, the 6th World Fintech Festival in Mumbai, and deliver keynote addresses.
"The visit will build on the momentum and substance generated by the visit of Prime Minister Modi to the UK on 23–24 July 2025. It will provide a valuable opportunity to reaffirm the shared vision of India and the United Kingdom to build a forward-looking partnership," the Indian Ministry of External Affairs summarized
Other meetings in India and Russia-related issues
According to NDTV, Russian leader Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India on December 5–6 to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Recently, White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro said that by purchasing oil from Russia, India indirectly finances Russia's military campaign against Ukraine.
A few days ago, reports emerged that Indian authorities helped a Russian oil refinery under EU sanctions bypass restrictions. The refinery, partly owned by Russian Rosneft, arranged cooperation with banks, including the State Bank of India, to conduct transactions in rupees.
