The Prime Minister
said that the agreement will significantly boost bilateral trade and
investment.
Shri Modi stated that the agreement will unlock
numerous opportunities for Indian farmers, workers, MSMEs, startups and
innovators and contribute meaningfully to the realisation of Viksit Bharat
2047. The Prime Minister noted that
both he and UK Prime
Minister Keir Starmer, who are in Evian for the G7 Summit, are
very happy with the significant momentum being added to India-UK economic
ties. The Prime Minister wrote on X; “A
historic milestone for India-UK relations. Delighted to note that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and
Trade Agreement will enter into force on 15th July
2026. This agreement will significantly boost our bilateral trade and
investment. It will also unlock numerous opportunities for Indian farmers,
workers, MSMEs, startups and innovators and contribute meaningfully to the
realisation of Viksit Bharat 2047. Both PM Starmer and I, who are in Evian for
the G7 Summit, are naturally very happy with the significant momentum being
added to our economic ties.”