Keir Starmer's India Visit: Catalyzing AI and Trade Partnerships

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to India aims to bolster collaborations in AI and technology. His trip, alongside a delegation, includes talks with PM Modi to enhance trade, technology, and investment ties. The visit focuses on deepening shared interests in AI, connectivity, and the UK-India trade relationship.

Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 07-10-2025 08:26 IST | Created: 07-10-2025 08:26 IST

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer's upcoming visit to India this week aims to advance mutual interests in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, according to UK Minister for AI and Online Safety, Kanishka Narayan.

The visit, scheduled for October 8-9, marks Starmer's first official tour of India and is expected to solidify the existing foundation for India-UK tech collaborations. Both Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver keynote speeches at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai.

Accompanied by a substantial delegation of CEOs and cultural leaders, Starmer's agenda includes discussions on the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the bilateral Technology Security Initiative (TSI). The visit aims to 'turbocharge' trade and investment ties, with a focus on removing tariffs and expanding bilateral trade by 2030.