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Last Updated:<\/span>May 06, 2025, 23:17 IST<\/time><\/p>\nThe office of UK PM released a video that showed both Prime Ministers – Starmer and Narendra Modi – complimenting each other\u2019s leadership over taking the FTA over the finish line.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\nUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi (not pictured). (IMAGE: Keir Starmer\/X)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday shared a video where he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were seen engaging in a conversation and congratulating one another on the finalisation of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA).<\/p>\n\u201cThe trade deal with India will raise living standards, put more money in the pockets of British working people, and deepen the unique ties between our two nations,” the UK PM wrote while sharing the video on social media.<\/p>\n\u201cHello Mr Prime Minister, we have achieved something truly historic today. This is the biggest deal the UK has done since we left the EU. I think I am right in saying that this is the most ambitious that India has ever done,” Starmer is seen complimenting his Indian counterpart.<\/p>\n\n\nThe trade deal with India will raise living standards, put more money in the pockets of British working people, and deepen the unique ties between our two nations. pic.twitter.com\/TAXsPPN9Pv<\/a>\u2014 Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) May 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi also compliments Starmer by saying: \u201cThe credit goes to your vision and your decisive leadership. This is a milestone in the India-UK comprehensive strategic partnership”.<\/p>\nStarmer said that the deal will raise living standards and put more money in the pockets of the British working class people and deepen London-New Delhi ties.<\/p>\n\u201cThank you for your leadership, Prime Minister. This is a historic occasion between our two countries,” Starmer said as he concluded the telephone conversation.<\/p>\nThe UK has sought to bolster trade ties across the world since it left the EU at the start of the decade under Brexit, a need that became more pressing after the United States unleashed tariffs that risk causing weaker economic growth.<\/p>\n\u201cToday we have agreed a landmark deal with India \u2014 one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, which will grow the economy and deliver for British people and business,” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement.<\/p>\nHis Labour government said it is \u201cthe biggest and most economically significant bilateral trade deal the UK has done since leaving the EU”.<\/p>\nThe accord will slash tariffs on imports of UK goods into India, including whisky, cosmetics and medical devices.<\/p>\nWhisky and gin tariffs will be halved to 75 percent, while automotive tariffs will be slashed from more than 100 percent to 10 percent.<\/p>\nIn exchange, the UK will cut tariffs on imports of clothes, footwear and food products, including frozen prawns, from India.<\/p>\nThe deal comes after US President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on trading partners and launched sector-specific levies on steel, aluminium and cars.<\/p>\nThe UK and India are the sixth and fifth largest global economies respectively, with a trade relationship worth around \u00a341 billion ($54.8 billion) and investment supporting more than 600,000 jobs across both countries.<\/p>\nThe sides hope the free-trade agreement will increase trade between the two countries by \u00a325.5 billion, as well as boosting the British economy and wages.<\/p>\n(with additional inputs from AFP)<\/em><\/p>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nLondon, United Kingdom (UK)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/ul>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/ul>\nNews<\/a> world<\/a> UK’s Starmer Shares Video Of PM Modi’s Phone Call On Trade Deal: \u2018Historic Achievement\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi (not pictured). (IMAGE: Keir Starmer\/X)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday shared a video where he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were seen engaging in a conversation and congratulating one another on the finalisation of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA).<\/p>\n
\u201cThe trade deal with India will raise living standards, put more money in the pockets of British working people, and deepen the unique ties between our two nations,” the UK PM wrote while sharing the video on social media.<\/p>\n
\u201cHello Mr Prime Minister, we have achieved something truly historic today. This is the biggest deal the UK has done since we left the EU. I think I am right in saying that this is the most ambitious that India has ever done,” Starmer is seen complimenting his Indian counterpart.<\/p>\n
\nThe trade deal with India will raise living standards, put more money in the pockets of British working people, and deepen the unique ties between our two nations. pic.twitter.com\/TAXsPPN9Pv<\/a>\u2014 Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) May 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi also compliments Starmer by saying: \u201cThe credit goes to your vision and your decisive leadership. This is a milestone in the India-UK comprehensive strategic partnership”.<\/p>\nStarmer said that the deal will raise living standards and put more money in the pockets of the British working class people and deepen London-New Delhi ties.<\/p>\n\u201cThank you for your leadership, Prime Minister. This is a historic occasion between our two countries,” Starmer said as he concluded the telephone conversation.<\/p>\nThe UK has sought to bolster trade ties across the world since it left the EU at the start of the decade under Brexit, a need that became more pressing after the United States unleashed tariffs that risk causing weaker economic growth.<\/p>\n\u201cToday we have agreed a landmark deal with India \u2014 one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, which will grow the economy and deliver for British people and business,” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement.<\/p>\nHis Labour government said it is \u201cthe biggest and most economically significant bilateral trade deal the UK has done since leaving the EU”.<\/p>\nThe accord will slash tariffs on imports of UK goods into India, including whisky, cosmetics and medical devices.<\/p>\nWhisky and gin tariffs will be halved to 75 percent, while automotive tariffs will be slashed from more than 100 percent to 10 percent.<\/p>\nIn exchange, the UK will cut tariffs on imports of clothes, footwear and food products, including frozen prawns, from India.<\/p>\nThe deal comes after US President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on trading partners and launched sector-specific levies on steel, aluminium and cars.<\/p>\nThe UK and India are the sixth and fifth largest global economies respectively, with a trade relationship worth around \u00a341 billion ($54.8 billion) and investment supporting more than 600,000 jobs across both countries.<\/p>\nThe sides hope the free-trade agreement will increase trade between the two countries by \u00a325.5 billion, as well as boosting the British economy and wages.<\/p>\n(with additional inputs from AFP)<\/em><\/p>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nLondon, United Kingdom (UK)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/ul>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/ul>\nNews<\/a> world<\/a> UK’s Starmer Shares Video Of PM Modi’s Phone Call On Trade Deal: \u2018Historic Achievement\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The trade deal with India will raise living standards, put more money in the pockets of British working people, and deepen the unique ties between our two nations. pic.twitter.com\/TAXsPPN9Pv<\/a>\u2014 Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) May 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi also compliments Starmer by saying: \u201cThe credit goes to your vision and your decisive leadership. This is a milestone in the India-UK comprehensive strategic partnership”.<\/p>\nStarmer said that the deal will raise living standards and put more money in the pockets of the British working class people and deepen London-New Delhi ties.<\/p>\n\u201cThank you for your leadership, Prime Minister. This is a historic occasion between our two countries,” Starmer said as he concluded the telephone conversation.<\/p>\nThe UK has sought to bolster trade ties across the world since it left the EU at the start of the decade under Brexit, a need that became more pressing after the United States unleashed tariffs that risk causing weaker economic growth.<\/p>\n\u201cToday we have agreed a landmark deal with India \u2014 one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, which will grow the economy and deliver for British people and business,” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement.<\/p>\nHis Labour government said it is \u201cthe biggest and most economically significant bilateral trade deal the UK has done since leaving the EU”.<\/p>\nThe accord will slash tariffs on imports of UK goods into India, including whisky, cosmetics and medical devices.<\/p>\nWhisky and gin tariffs will be halved to 75 percent, while automotive tariffs will be slashed from more than 100 percent to 10 percent.<\/p>\nIn exchange, the UK will cut tariffs on imports of clothes, footwear and food products, including frozen prawns, from India.<\/p>\nThe deal comes after US President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on trading partners and launched sector-specific levies on steel, aluminium and cars.<\/p>\nThe UK and India are the sixth and fifth largest global economies respectively, with a trade relationship worth around \u00a341 billion ($54.8 billion) and investment supporting more than 600,000 jobs across both countries.<\/p>\nThe sides hope the free-trade agreement will increase trade between the two countries by \u00a325.5 billion, as well as boosting the British economy and wages.<\/p>\n(with additional inputs from AFP)<\/em><\/p>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nLondon, United Kingdom (UK)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/ul>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/ul>\nNews<\/a> world<\/a> UK’s Starmer Shares Video Of PM Modi’s Phone Call On Trade Deal: \u2018Historic Achievement\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also compliments Starmer by saying: \u201cThe credit goes to your vision and your decisive leadership. This is a milestone in the India-UK comprehensive strategic partnership”.<\/p>\n
Starmer said that the deal will raise living standards and put more money in the pockets of the British working class people and deepen London-New Delhi ties.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you for your leadership, Prime Minister. This is a historic occasion between our two countries,” Starmer said as he concluded the telephone conversation.<\/p>\n
The UK has sought to bolster trade ties across the world since it left the EU at the start of the decade under Brexit, a need that became more pressing after the United States unleashed tariffs that risk causing weaker economic growth.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday we have agreed a landmark deal with India \u2014 one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, which will grow the economy and deliver for British people and business,” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement.<\/p>\n
His Labour government said it is \u201cthe biggest and most economically significant bilateral trade deal the UK has done since leaving the EU”.<\/p>\n
The accord will slash tariffs on imports of UK goods into India, including whisky, cosmetics and medical devices.<\/p>\n
Whisky and gin tariffs will be halved to 75 percent, while automotive tariffs will be slashed from more than 100 percent to 10 percent.<\/p>\n
In exchange, the UK will cut tariffs on imports of clothes, footwear and food products, including frozen prawns, from India.<\/p>\n
The deal comes after US President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on trading partners and launched sector-specific levies on steel, aluminium and cars.<\/p>\n
The UK and India are the sixth and fifth largest global economies respectively, with a trade relationship worth around \u00a341 billion ($54.8 billion) and investment supporting more than 600,000 jobs across both countries.<\/p>\n
The sides hope the free-trade agreement will increase trade between the two countries by \u00a325.5 billion, as well as boosting the British economy and wages.<\/p>\n
(with additional inputs from AFP)<\/em><\/p>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nLondon, United Kingdom (UK)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/ul>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/ul>\nNews<\/a> world<\/a> UK’s Starmer Shares Video Of PM Modi’s Phone Call On Trade Deal: \u2018Historic Achievement\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
London, United Kingdom (UK)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/ul>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/ul>\nNews<\/a> world<\/a> UK’s Starmer Shares Video Of PM Modi’s Phone Call On Trade Deal: \u2018Historic Achievement\u2019<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n