PM Modi To Visit UK, Maldives From July 23-26, What's On Agenda?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to 26, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday.

PM Modi's UK Visit

PM Modi will visit the UK at the invitation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. According to the MEA, this visit will be the prime minister's fourth visit to the UK. During the visit, PM Modi will hold wide-ranging discussions with his UK counterpart on the entire gamut of India-UK bilateral relations. "They will also exchange views on issues of regional and global importance," the MEA said.

Besides, PM Modi is also expected to call on King Charles III.

"During the visit, the two sides will also review the progress of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) with a specific focus on trade and economy, technology and innovation, defence and security, climate, health, education and people-to-people ties," the MEA statement read.

PM Modi's Maldives Visit

After concluding the visit to UK, PM Modi will pay a state visit to the Maldives from July 25 to 26, on the invitation of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. "This will be Prime Minister's third visit to Maldives, and the first visit by a Head of State or Government to Maldives during the Presidency of Dr. Mohamed Muizzu," the MEA said.

Significantly, PM Modi will be the 'Guest of Honour' at the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Independence of Maldives on July 26, 2025.

During the visit, PM Modi will meet Dr Mohamed Muizzu and hold discussions on issues of mutual interest. The two leaders will also take stock of the progress in the implementation of the India-Maldives Joint Vision for a 'Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership', adopted during the State Visit of the President of Maldives to India in October 2024, according to MEA.

In its statement, the MEA stated that the prime minister's visit reflects the importance India attaches to its maritime neighbour, Maldives, which continues to hold a special place in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Vision MAHASAGAR. The visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to further deepen and strengthen the close bilateral relationship, said MEA.

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