Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Keir Starmer on taking over as UK Prime Minister and on remarkable victory of the Labour Party in the general elections.
In a telephone conversation, the Prime Minister extended invitation to PM Starmer for an early visit to India. The two leaders agreed to work towards early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
‘Both leaders recalled the historic relations between the two countries and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen and advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UK’, a PMO release said.
Appreciating the positive contributions of the Indian community in the social, economic and political development of the UK, the two sides agreed to continue to promote closer people-to-people ties.
Both leaders agreed to remain in touch.
PM Modi also said that the two countries were committed to deepening economic ties. ‘Pleased to speak with @Keir_Starmer. Congratulated him on being elected as the Prime Minister of the UK. We remain committed to deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and robust – economic ties for the progress and prosperity of our peoples and global good’, PM Modi said in a post on X.
Labour Party won a huge mandate in the UK elections and has come to power after after 14 years of Conservative rule.
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