London/New Delhi, July 24 . Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for the Maldives after concluding his UK visit, that saw the two countries ink the landmark Free Trade Agreement.
In a post on X, the PM said that the outcomes of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement would benefit future generations and contribute to shared growth and prosperity.
“Concluding a very important UK visit. The outcomes of this visit will benefit our future generations and contribute to shared growth and prosperity. Gratitude to the PM Keir Starmer, the UK Government and people for their warmth.”
He also termed his talks with his UK counterpart Keir Starmer as outstanding.
“In addition to economic cooperation, this agreement sets the stage for boosting shared prosperity,” he posted.
The visit also saw the two PMs interact over tea at a business meet at Chequers.
PM Modi posted: “Chai Pe Charcha’ with PM Keir Starmer at Chequers…brewing stronger India-UK ties!”
“At Chequers, PM Keir Starmer and I saw an exhibition which gave a glimpse of the strong economic linkages between India and the UK. With the signing of CETA, these linkages will rise manifold.”
He said the signing of the India-UK CETA has opened up new avenues for trade and investment. “It marks a pivotal step in strengthening our economic partnership.”
The two also interacted over sports.
At Chequers, the two PMs interacted with players from Buckinghamshire Street Cricket Hubs. “Great to see sport fostering people-to-people ties between our nations,” PM Modi said.
He also presented the young players there a bat signed by the Indian cricket team which won the T20 World Cup.
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