NEW DELHI, June 7 – UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is in India this weekend to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the UK and India, building on the momentum of the recently agreed historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) expected to boost bilateral trade by over £25 billion annually.

During his second visit to India as Foreign Secretary, Lammy will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar, and senior government officials to advance cooperation on trade, migration, technology, and regional security.

The visit reflects the UK government’s Plan for Change, aiming to deliver growth and prosperity for British citizens. The FTA, in the long term, is forecast to raise UK GDP by £4.8 billion and increase wages by £2.2 billion annually.

Lammy will also highlight progress in the UK-India migration partnership, focusing on border security and citizen safeguarding. “India was one of my first visits as Foreign Secretary. Since then, our relationship has gone from strength to strength,” he said. “We are building a modern partnership for a new global era.”

He will also engage with leading Indian business figures to explore further investment opportunities. Currently, over 950 Indian-owned companies operate in the UK, supporting thousands of jobs, while the UK is home to more than 650 British firms operating in India.

Talks will review progress since the two Prime Ministers committed to an ambitious strategic partnership, including £400 million in trade and investment wins earlier this year and the signing of a UK-India Cultural Cooperation Agreement in May.

The visit comes amid regional tensions following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, with Lammy expected to discuss regional peace and stability efforts with Indian leaders.

The UK’s forthcoming Industrial Strategy will further streamline trade and investment, supporting this growing bilateral relationship.