Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a visit to the UK and Maldives from July 23rd to July 26th. The aim of this tour is to further strengthen bilateral relations in areas such as trade, investment, and maritime security.
PM Modi Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on an official visit to the UK and Maldives from July 23rd to July 26th, 2025. This four-day tour is considered extremely important from a diplomatic perspective. During this visit, the Prime Minister's focus will be on strengthening India's bilateral relations, especially in strategic areas such as trade, investment, and defense cooperation. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, this visit has the potential to give a new direction to India's foreign policy.
Deeper Relations with the UK, FTA Discussion Possible
In the first phase of this visit, Prime Minister Modi will visit the UK, where he will meet with the recently elected British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer. In this meeting, all aspects of India-UK bilateral relations will be discussed in detail. In particular, discussions on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have been ongoing between the two countries for a long time. It is believed that concrete progress can be made in the FTA-related talks during this tour. In addition, the two leaders will also discuss expanding cooperation in areas such as defense, digital technology, green energy, and education.
PM Modi May Also Meet King Charles III
During his visit to the UK, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also likely to meet with King Charles III of the UK. This will be a formal and symbolic meeting, but it can strengthen the traditional and cultural ties between the two countries. Earlier also, PM Modi's meetings with the monarchy during his UK visits have been the subject of discussion, reflecting the deep historical ties between India and the UK.
Maldives Visit: Special Emphasis on Maritime Security and Strategic Partnership
After the UK visit, Prime Minister Modi will travel to the Maldives. This visit will take place on July 25th and 26th, and its main objective is to further strengthen India's maritime security and economic cooperation with the Maldives. PM Modi is undertaking this visit at the invitation of the President of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu. It is taking place on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Maldives' independence and has been declared a 'state visit'.
A New Chapter in India-Maldives Relations
In the meeting between PM Modi and President Muizzu, the 'Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership' agreed upon between India and the Maldives in October last year will be reviewed. The aim of this shared vision is to maintain stability in the Indian Ocean region, provide assistance to island nations, and balance regional influence.
