Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Charles III at Sandringham House in the United Kingdom on Thursday, shortly after the signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement. The meeting reflected the ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries. Prime Minister Modi called the agreement "a blueprint for our shared prosperity," highlighting how Indian goods from textiles to jewellery and seafood would secure better market access.
The countries also agreed a partnership covering areas such as defence and climate, and aim to strengthen co-operation on tackling crime. PM Modi spent nearly three hours with Starmer before going to meet King Charles at his Sandringham Estate. Under the deal, 99% of Indian exports to Britain will benefit from zero duties, including textiles, and Britain will have reductions on 90% of its tariff lines, with the average tariff UK firms face dropping to 3% from 15%. At Sandringham House, Prime Minister Modi expressed his delight at King Charles’s recovery and return to royal duties.
"Chai Pe Charcha"
They discussed the newly signed FTA, which both agreed would inject fresh momentum into the bilateral partnership. Prime Minister Modi shared India’s progress in the renewable energy sector and its efforts toward sustainable development. Climate change and environmental collaboration featured prominently in their dialogue, with a mutual interest in advancing a shared vision for sustainability.
At Chequers, PM Keir Starmer and I saw an exhibition which gave a glimpse of the strong economic linkages between India and the UK. With the signing of CETA, these linkages will rise manifold.@Keir_Starmer @10DowningStreet pic.twitter.com/lFuvJOIDt6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 24, 2025
The two leaders engaged in discussions on several shared interests, including sustainable living, Ayurveda, and Yoga, and agreed on the need to promote their health benefits globally.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a tree sapling to King Charles III during a visit to the monarch’s Sandringham Estate, as part of his “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative promoting environmental consciousness in tribute to mothers.
Touched by the warm welcome from the Indian community in the UK. Their affection and passion towards India’s progress is truly heartening. pic.twitter.com/YRdLcNTWSS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 23, 2025
The streets outside PM Modi’s hotel were filled with Indian diaspora members waving posters and chanting slogans like “Modi, Modi,” “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and “Vande Mataram.” Many danced in traditional attire, showcasing their cultural pride as they welcomed the Prime Minister Modi.
