Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was expected to travel to the U.K. to sign the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but officials said the trip, which is still being planned for July 24, has not been “finalised” and could be delayed. Modi was likely to travel to the United Kingdom on July 23-24 for a visit that could see both sides formally ink the landmark India-UK free trade deal and explore ways to expand bilateral ties in defence and security sphere, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday.
Both sides are in the process of finalising the dates for PM Modi’s visit to the UK, they said.
Earlier, there were indications that British PM Keir Starmer will visit India first. It is learnt that the British prime minister may visit India later this year.
India and the UK are expected to formally sign the free trade deal during PM Modi’s visit to London, the sources said.
During PM Modi’s visit to the UK, both sides are also expected to explore ways to expand defence and security cooperation.
The two sides may also deliberate on the implementation of the Technology Security Initiative (TSI).
