**Summary:**
From July 23rd to 26th, 2025, the Prime Minister of India will visit the United Kingdom and the Maldives. The visit to the UK aims to enhance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, focusing on trade, investment, technology, innovation, defence, education, research, sustainability, health, and people-to-people ties. Discussions with Prime Minister Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer will center on furthering the economic partnership to foster prosperity, growth, and job creation. The Prime Minister will also meet with His Majesty King Charles III. Following the UK visit, the Prime Minister will travel to the Maldives at the invitation of President H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to participate in the 60th anniversary celebrations of Maldivian independence and the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and the Maldives. Discussions with President Muizzu and other Maldivian leaders will focus on advancing a Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership and strengthening cooperation for regional peace, prosperity, and stability in the Indian Ocean Region. The visit aligns with India's "Neighbourhood First Policy."
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister's Office: The office of the Prime Minister, responsible for issuing the departure statement.
United Kingdom: A country in Europe, and a destination of the Prime Minister's visit.
Maldives: An island nation in the Indian Ocean, and a destination of the Prime Minister's visit.
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: The partnership between India and the UK, covering various sectors.
Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer: The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
King Charles III: The King of the United Kingdom.
Mohamed Muizzu: The President of the Maldives.
Indian Ocean Region: A maritime region where India and Maldives aim to strengthen cooperation.
Prime Minister's Office
Departure Statement by Prime Minister on the eve of
the visits to the United Kingdom and the Maldives
Posted On: 23 JUL 2025 1:06PM by PIB Delhi
I am embarking on a visit to the UK and the Maldives from 23 to 26 July.
India and UK share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership that has witnessed significant progress in recent
years. Our collaboration spans a wide range of sectors, including trade, investment, technology, innovation,
defence, education, research, sustainability, health and people-to-people ties. During my meeting with Prime
Minister Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer, we will have the opportunity to further enhance our economic partnership,
aimed at fostering prosperity, growth and jobs creation in both countries. I also look forward to calling on His
Majesty King Charles III during the visit.
I will thereafter travel to the Maldives at the invitation of the President H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to join the
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celebrations marking the 60 anniversary of the Independence of Maldives. This year also marks the 60
anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries. I look forward to my
meetings with President Muizzu and other political leadership, to advance our joint vision of a
Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership, and to strengthen our cooperation for peace,
prosperity and stability in the Indian Ocean Region.
I am confident that the visit will yield tangible outcomes, benefiting our people and advancing our
Neighbourhood First Policy.
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(Release ID: 2147161)