UK's Starmer accepts Indian PM's invitation to visit India
Britain's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer attends a bilateral meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 summit at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Picture date: Monday November 18, 2024. Stefan Rousseau/Pool via REUTERS Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab
LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accepted an invitation to visit India from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Starmer's office said on Tuesday, after the leaders announced a landmark trade deal between their two countries.
"Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to India, which the Prime Minister was pleased to accept and said he looked forward to visiting India at the earliest opportunity," a Downing Street spokesperson said.
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