British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reached India on Wednesday (October 8, 2025) on a two-day visit. Earlier, during the plane journey, he had shared a funny incident on his Instagram. In which he is telling the passengers that your Prime Minister is in the cockpit. No, this is not an air safety announcement.

Keir Starmer said these things while greeting the passengers on British Airways flight 9100 to Mumbai. Let us tell you that Starmer is running Britain’s biggest ever trade mission in India. He said that it is really wonderful to have all of you with us. I look forward to working with you as we explore all the opportunities in our new free trade agreement.

Reached India with more than 125 businessmen and officials
Starmer’s mid-air message to more than 125 businessmen and officials was not just about cabin camaraderie but was also a symbolic start to what London hopes will be a major economic partnership with New Delhi.

On the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the British PM has arrived on a two-day visit to India. During this visit, both the leaders will take stock of the progress made in all aspects of the India-UK comprehensive strategic partnership in line with Vision 2035. Let us tell you that India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been signed in July 2025.

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The focus of the Modi-Starmer bilateral talks will be on the opportunities presented by the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), better known as the FTA, which will remove tariffs on more than 90 per cent of goods once approved by the UK Parliament.

Heald, Chairman of the UK India Business Council (UKIBC), said that the UK-India Corridor is one of the most promising economic relationships globally and we look forward to supporting growth based on innovation, opportunity and mutual ambition. Heald will also address a session on small and medium enterprises in India.

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