Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephone conversation with the newly appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham, and congratulated him on taking office. Both leaders discussed expanding bilateral cooperation and taking the India–UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to new heights.
In a post on social media, Prime Minister Modi said he congratulated Andy Burnham on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and conveyed his best wishes for a successful tenure.
Editorial Insight
Key Highlights
PM Narendra Modi congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming UK Prime Minister.
Both leaders discussed strengthening the India–UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Focus areas include technology, defence, security, clean energy, innovation and education.
Leaders agreed to maximise opportunities under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
PM Modi wished the UK Prime Minister success in his new role.
During the conversation, the two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation across several key sectors, including technology, innovation, defence, security, clean energy, education and people-to-people exchanges.
Prime Minister Modi also highlighted the opportunities created by the recently operationalised India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). He said both countries would work closely to fully utilise the agreement to boost trade, investment and shared economic prosperity.
The discussion reflected the commitment of both governments to deepen the long-standing strategic partnership between India and the United Kingdom while expanding collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
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Why It Matters
India and the United Kingdom share a broad strategic partnership spanning trade, investment, defence, education and technology. Continued high-level engagement is expected to support stronger economic cooperation and closer diplomatic ties.
