New Delhi (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-nation visit to the United Kingdom and Maldives later this month, marking a significant diplomatic outreach as part of India’s global engagement strategy.
At the invitation of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, PM Modi will undertake an official visit to the United Kingdom from July 23 to 24, 2025. This will be his fourth visit to the UK, underscoring the growing strategic partnership between the two nations. The leaders are expected to hold high-level talks focusing on trade, defence cooperation, climate action, and the Indian diaspora’s contribution to British society.
In the second leg of the tour, PM Modi will travel to the Maldives for a State Visit from July 25 to 26, 2025, at the invitation of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. This will be Modi’s third visit to the island nation, and notably, the first official visit by a Head of State or Government to Maldives during President Muizzu’s tenure.
The visit to the Maldives is seen as a reaffirmation of India’s commitment to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, with discussions expected to center around bilateral security cooperation, economic collaboration, and ongoing development projects supported by India in the Maldives.
The two-nation tour reflects India’s continued diplomatic momentum and commitment to fostering strong bilateral ties with key global and regional partners.
