Modi and Starmer to meet today: Here is what the two prime ministers will likely discuss

The British PM is scheduled to meet PM Modi at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai at 10 am, according to the Foreign Ministry.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Keir Starmer are set to meet in Mumbai on Thursday.

This will be the third meeting between the two leaders since Starmer became British PM in July 2024. It is also Starmer’s first visit to India following the signing of a free trade agreement in July.

The British PM is scheduled to meet PM Modi at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai at 10 am, according to the Foreign Ministry.

What is on agenda?

As outlined in the ‘Vision 2035’ road map, the two leaders are expected to hold talks to further strengthen the India-UK comprehensive strategic partnership.

According to reports, their discussions will also discuss issues such as cooperation in trade, investment, technology, defence, climate, and education, alongside participation in the CEO Forum and the Global Fintech Fest 2025. The three-day event will be held at Mumbai’s Jio World Centre.

This year’s edition is expected to attract a footfall of over 100,000 participants from more than 75 countries, making it one of the world’s largest fintech gatherings. The event will feature participation from around 7,500 companies, 800 speakers, 400 exhibitors, and 70 regulators representing both Indian and international jurisdictions, stated a report by Livemint.

Both the leaders are also expected to engage with business representatives and industry experts on the future of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

They will also exchange views on issues of regional and global importance. Both the leaders will also engage with industry experts, policymakers and innovators.

The UK PM will depart from India at 11.30 pm on Thursday.

A 125-member UK delegation of CEOs, entrepreneurs, university vice-chancellors and cultural leaders has arrived with Starmer. Billed as the UK’s largest-ever trade mission to India, the group is taking part in meetings and sectoral dialogues to strengthen business and academic partnerships.

Starmer said that 64 Indian investors have committed £1.3 billion to UK businesses during his visit to India this week. The investments span sectors such as engineering, technology and the creative industries, underscoring growing confidence in Britain’s economy after the new India-UK trade deal.