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Mumbai, October 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India’s dynamism and Britain’s expertise together create a unique synergy. After meeting his UK counterpart Keir Starmer at the Raj Bhavan here, PM Modi said, “Our partnership is one of trust, driven by talent and technology, which will help brighten the future of both countries.”
He said, “India and the UK are natural partners. The foundation of our relationship is the shared belief in values such as democracy, freedom and rule of law. In the current era of global instability, this growing partnership between India and the UK is becoming an important foundation for global stability and economic progress.”
PM Modi said, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Starmer, there has been significant progress in relations between India and the UK. During my visit to the UK in July, we reached an agreement on a historic Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Your visit to India, just a few months after the agreement, and the arrival of the largest business delegation ever with you, is a symbol of the new energy and broad vision that has come to the India-UK partnership.”
PM Modi said, “We shared views on peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and West Asia as well as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. On the Ukraine conflict and the Gaza issue, India supports all efforts to restore peace through dialogue and diplomacy. We are fully committed to enhancing maritime security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.”
PM Modi said, “We have reached an agreement on cooperation in military training. Under this, flying instructors of the Indian Air Force will work as trainers in the Royal Air Force of the UK.”
Prime Minister Modi said, “Prime Minister Starmer is accompanied by the largest and most impressive delegation from the education sector ever. It is a matter of great pleasure that now nine UK universities are opening campuses in India. The Gurugram campus of the University of Southampton was recently inaugurated, and the first group of students have also taken admission.”
–IANS
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