Team News Riveting
New Delhi, July 23
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a visit to the UK and the Maldives from July 23 to 26.
India and UK share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership that has witnessed significant progress in recent years. “Our collaboration spans a wide range of sectors, including trade, investment, technology, innovation, defence, education, research, sustainability, health and people-to-people ties,” Modi said in his departure statement.
During his meeting with Prime Minister Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer, they will have the opportunity to further enhance our economic partnership, aimed at fostering prosperity, growth and jobs creation in both countries, Modi said. He also look forward to calling on His Majesty King Charles III during the visit.
The Prime Minister will thereafter travel to the Maldives at the invitation of the President Dr Mohamed Muizzu to join the celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the Independence of Maldives. This year also marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
“I look forward to my meetings with President Muizzu and other political leadership, to advance our joint vision of a Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership, and to strengthen our cooperation for peace, prosperity and stability in the Indian Ocean Region.
“I am confident that the visit will yield tangible outcomes, benefiting our people and advancing our Neighbourhood First Policy,” Modi said.
