NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has extended his warmest congratulations to Mr. Andy Burnham on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Highlighting the enduring bilateral ties, PM Modi emphasized that India and the UK share deep democratic values and a robust multifaceted cooperation across trade, investment, technology, defense, and cultural relations.
Strategic Alignment & Key Bilateral Drivers
The diplomatic message underlines a commitment to accelerating strategic and economic cooperation between the two nations:
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CETA Implementation: PM Modi highlighted that with the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CETA) entering into force this month, the India-UK economic partnership is set for significant expansion.
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Vision 2035 & Strategic Partnership: The Prime Minister expressed his commitment to working closely with Prime Minister Burnham to further deepen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and advance their shared Vision 2035 framework.
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Official Communication: Sharing his greetings via a post on X, PM Modi reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, stating:
“Warmest congratulations to Mr. Andy Burnham on assuming office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. India and the UK are bound by shared democratic values and enjoy wide-ranging cooperation across trade, investment, technology, defence and people-to-people relations…”
