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Britain's Keir Starmer to meet PM Modi on October 9 in Mumbai
Keir Starmers meeting with PM Modi in Mumbai on October 9 aims to enhance UK-India trade, particularly benefiting Scotlands Scotch whisky industry through the Free Trade Agreement.
- On October 9, 2023, Keir Starmer, leader of the Government of the United Kingdom, will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai to discuss bilateral trade.
- The anticipated India-UK Free Trade Agreement is expected to significantly boost the Scotch whisky industry, creating jobs and increasing exports from Scotland to India.
- The Scotch Whisky Association has highlighted the potential for a major export growth, emphasizing the economic benefits that could arise from improved trade relations between the UK and India.
Why It Matters
The meeting underscores the UKs strategic focus on strengthening economic ties with India, which could lead to substantial growth in key sectors like Scotch whisky, reflecting broader trends in international trade and economic diplomacy.