Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi is preparing to visit the United Kingdom next week in what will be his first trip to London since 2018, to sign a long-negotiated Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer following three years of talks.
According to Politico Europe, the agreement is expected to be signed in London before the end of July, after both sides reached a preliminary deal in May.
The final legal "scrubbing" of the text is currently underway.
Modi is scheduled to travel to the Maldives on July 25 to attend the country’s Independence Day celebrations, with a short stop in the UK on July 24 for the signing.
However, sources have not ruled out the possibility of postponing the UK visit until after the Maldives trip if the legal review takes longer.
The latest discussions have been focused on resolving lingering disputes, most notably over the inclusion of tax-related measures in the agreement.
Once signed, the deal will require approval from the British Parliament and the Indian Cabinet before it can come into effect.
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