Overview

• Narendra Modi is expected in London by late July or early August to formally ink the free trade pact negotiated over three years.
• The agreement, sealed in May after three years of negotiations, locks in tariff eliminations on 99 percent of goods and promises to boost British exports of whisky, cars and other products to India.
• It also includes a double contribution convention to exempt professionals from paying social security contributions in both countries.
• Officials say the visit will kick off fresh discussions on defence and security cooperation as both sides eye deeper strategic collaboration.
• Leaders plan parallel talks on the Technology Security Initiative to strengthen cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence and critical minerals supply chains.