UK PM Hosts Indian Investors, Emphasizing Growing Economic Partnership

LONDON—UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted a delegation of leading Indian investors and CEOs at Downing Street to explore investment and economic growth opportunities between the UK and India. The meeting builds upon commitments made at the recent G20 summit between PM Starmer and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to advance a comprehensive strategic partnership across various sectors.

The delegation, supported by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), engaged with key UK officials including Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, discussing opportunities presented by a potential UK-India trade deal.

The UK and India already enjoy significant trade (£42 billion) and support over 600,000 jobs across both countries. The ongoing trade deal negotiations aim to further boost economic growth. PM Starmer highlighted India’s importance as a partner and expressed ambition to unlock further opportunities. Business and Trade Secretary Reynolds emphasized the UK’s attractiveness for Indian businesses, noting India’s position as the second-largest source of FDI projects in the UK.

Sunil Bharti Mittal, leader of the delegation, emphasized India’s rapid economic growth and the potential for increased collaboration through the India-UK Free Trade Agreement. The delegation concluded with a reception hosted by the Indian High Commission in London.

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