PM Modi announces 9 UK universities are set to open campuses in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Kirsten Stammer held talks, concluding a long-awaited free trade agreement. PM Modi stated the visit reflects “new energy in the India-UK relations and shared goals for growth and stability.” A significant outcome is the announcement that nine UK universities will open campuses in India. The leaders also discussed key regional and global issues including the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, with India reiterating its call for peace and humanitarian relief through dialogue. The talks covered developments in the Indo-Pacific and West Asia, underscoring a growing strategic alignment. The visit by the British premier, accompanied by the largest ever UK trade mission to India, aims to bolster economic, strategic, defence, and cultural ties, with further details expected in a joint communiqué.