US President Donald Trump on Thursday highlighted his close relationship with India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting their personal connection and recent birthday wishes during a press conference with UK PM Keir Starmer during his visit to the country.
Starmer told a special meeting of his Cabinet that "now was the right time to move this position forward" because of the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and the diminishing prospects of a peace process.
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said that the India-UK FTA deal will bring significant benefits to both countries, benefiting jobs, business, and making trade "cheaper, quicker and easier".
"Leaving for the UK, a country with which our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has achieved significant momentum in the last few years. I look forward to my talks with PM Keir Starmer and my meeting with His Majesty King Charles III," Modi said in a post on X after his departure.
"An exceptional conversation with Prime Minister Keir Starmer! India and UK ties are getting stronger, reflecting in the ground we've covered in areas like trade and commerce. We will keep working together to add even more momentum to this wonderful friendship," PM Modi posted on X.
Trump's early departure comes as the conflict between Iran and Israel expands by the day. Israel is ramping up its attacks as part of a push to destroy Iran's nuclear program.
UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephone conversation today with Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, during which they discussed strategic relations between the two countries and reviewed recent developments in the Middle East and their impact on regional se
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed condolences over the crash of the Air India flight bound to Gatwick from Ahmedabad. He offered condolences to the passengers and their family members.
Bangladesh's Awami League criticized UK PM Keir Starmer's planned meeting with interim Bangladeshi leader Muhammad Yunus, calling it a threat to democracy. Yunus, on an official UK visit, faces backlash amid political controversy involving ex-PM Sheikh Hasina and British MP Tulip Siddiq,