New Delhi, July 21, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Andy Burnham on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, expressing confidence that the long-standing partnership between India and the United Kingdom will continue to deepen across multiple sectors.
In his congratulatory message, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that India and the UK are united by shared democratic values and enjoy a broad and dynamic relationship covering trade, investment, technology, defence, and people-to-people ties.
The Prime Minister highlighted that the recent implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) this month marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations. He noted that the landmark agreement is expected to further strengthen economic cooperation, boost investment opportunities, and expand trade between the two nations.
Commitment to Deepening Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Modi said he looks forward to working closely with Prime Minister Andy Burnham to further enhance the India–UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and advance the countries’ shared Vision 2035, a long-term roadmap aimed at expanding collaboration in key areas including economic growth, innovation, security, education, clean energy, and global cooperation.
He stressed that both countries have built a strong relationship based on mutual trust and common interests, and expressed confidence that the partnership will continue to grow under the new British leadership.
Prime Minister Modi’s Message
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Modi wrote:
“Warmest congratulations to Mr. Andy Burnham on assuming office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. India and the UK are bound by shared democratic values and enjoy wide-ranging cooperation across trade, investment, technology, defence and people-to-people relations. With CETA entering into force this month, our bilateral partnership is poised to grow even stronger. I look forward to working closely with you to further deepen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and advance our shared Vision 2035.”
The message reflects India’s commitment to maintaining close diplomatic and strategic engagement with one of its most important global partners.
A New Chapter in India–UK Relations
The leadership transition in the United Kingdom comes at a time when India–UK relations are witnessing significant momentum. The implementation of CETA, growing collaboration in defence and technology, increasing investment flows, and stronger people-to-people connections are expected to drive the bilateral relationship to new heights.
Diplomatic observers believe that continued cooperation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Andy Burnham could accelerate progress on shared priorities, including economic development, climate action, innovation, regional security, and global governance.
With both nations reaffirming their commitment to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Vision 2035, the future of India–UK relations is expected to become stronger, more resilient, and increasingly influential on the global stage.
