UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday agreed to deepen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with the British leader setting out his ambition to further strengthen bilateral ties through closer cooperation in trade, technology, security and people-to-people exchanges.
According to a statement issued by the UK government after the leaders' first phone conversation, Burnham "set out his ambitions to further enhance the UK-India relationship, including through the UK-India Vision 2035 framework and strong people-to-people links."
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The UK Prime Minister also noted the significance of the recently operationalised India-UK Free Trade Agreement, saying it "will create opportunities for people across both countries."
Modi, in a post on X, said he congratulated Burnham on assuming office and wished him a successful tenure, adding that both leaders agreed to expand cooperation across a wide range of sectors.
"Delighted to speak with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Andy Burnham. Congratulated him on assuming office and conveyed my best wishes for a successful tenure," the Prime Minister wrote.
