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Modi and Starmer Order Teams to Fast-Track IndiaUK Trade Pact Implementation

Leaders directed an accelerated rollout that prioritises visa mobility alongside lower non-tariff barriers.

Overview

  • The two prime ministers met in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit.
  • They agreed to speed implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with a focus on professional visas and cutting non-tariff hurdles.
  • Both tasked their respective teams to maintain pace toward IndiaUK Vision 2035 goals spanning defence, technology, climate and mobility.
  • India’s Ministry of External Affairs described the meeting as highly productive.
  • Modi hailed “new energy” in the relationship in a post on X, while the UK frames deeper ties with India within its Indo-Pacific strategy.