PM Modi to visit UK and Maldives from July 23–26: MEA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-nation tour to the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to 26, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday.
At the invitation of UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, PM Modi will undertake an official visit to the United Kingdom from July 23 to 24. This marks his fourth visit to the UK.
During his stay, the Prime Minister will engage in wide-ranging discussions with Starmer, covering the full spectrum of India-UK bilateral relations. The leaders are also expected to exchange views on pressing regional and global issues.
PM Modi is also scheduled to call on His Majesty King Charles III.
The visit will include a comprehensive review of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), with particular emphasis on cooperation in trade and economy, technology and innovation, defence and security, climate action, health, education, and people-to-people ties, according to MEA.
In the second leg of the tour, the PM will pay a State Visit to the Maldives from July 25 to 26, at the invitation of the Maldivian President, Mohamed Muizzu. This will be PM Modi’s third visit to the island nation, and notably, the first visit by a Head of State or Government to the Maldives under President Muizzu’s administration.
PM Modi will be the Guest of Honour at the celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of Maldivian Independence on July 26.
During his visit, the Prime Minister will hold bilateral talks with Muizzu on areas of mutual interest and strategic cooperation. The two leaders will also review the progress of the India-Maldives Joint Vision for a ‘Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership,’ which was established during President Muizzu’s visit to India in October 2024.
The visit underscores India’s commitment to its maritime neighbour and reiterates the centrality of Maldives in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and the broader Vision MAHASAGAR. It is expected to provide fresh momentum to the growing partnership between the two nations and further deepen their longstanding ties.
