UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrived at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport earlier today. He was welcomed by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Governor Acharya Devvrat.
On a two-day official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this marks Starmer’s first visit to the country as UK Prime Minister. Over the next two days, he will hold discussions with PM Modi and take part in multiple business-focused meetings.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the visit builds on the progress made during PM Modi’s visit to the UK in July 2025 and aims to strengthen the India-UK forward-looking partnership.
On Day 1, PM Starmer is scheduled to visit Yash Raj Films to promote collaboration between the UK and Indian film industries. He will also attend a football event hosted by the English Premier League at Cooperage Ground, featuring football legend Michael Owen.
On Day 2, both leaders will review progress on ‘Vision 2035’, covering trade, defence, innovation, climate, health, and education.
Bilateral trade hit £44.1 billion, and the upcoming CETA deal is expected to double it by 2030.