The two leaders reminisced about the historic ties between India and the UK and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. They emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations and increasing cooperation in various sectors.
Modi and Starmer also appreciated the significant contributions of the Indian community to the UK’s social, economic, and political landscape. They agreed to continue promoting close people-to-people connections.
In a recent social media post, Modi had thanked the outgoing UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his leadership and contributions to strengthening India-UK relations. The Labour Party’s victory in the recent elections marked a significant political shift, with Labour winning 412 out of 650 seats in the House of Commons, their best performance since Tony Blair’s 1997 victory, while the Conservative Party secured only 121 seats.
