Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit to UK and Maldives

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the UK and Maldives from July 23 to 26.

• The visit is expected to unveil the bilateral trade agreement announced on May 6.

• The visit will also include discussions on regional and global issues.

• The agreement, announced on May 6, is described as “ambitious and mutually beneficial”.

• The visit will also review the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), focusing on trade, economy, technology, innovation, defence, security, climate, health, education, and people-to-people ties.

• Modi will be the Guest of Honour at the 60th Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives on July 26.

• The leaders will also discuss the progress in the implementation of the India-Maldives Joint Vision for a ‘Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership.’