Hearts Race, Flags Fly: London Welcomes Modi Like A Rock Star | World News
Luton (United Kingdom): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London for a two -day diplomatic visit on Wednesday morning. The trip, which lasted between July 23 and July 14, points to the first leg of his two-national journey.
He prevented major meetings focusing on strengthening the ties between India and the United Kingdom, including the finalization of a Free Trade Agreement.
Modi described the Indian-UK Bond as a “comprehensive strategic partnership .. He emphasized close cooperation in trade, investment, technology, innovation, defense, education, research, sustainability, health and human-human connections.
The most important feature of the visit includes discussions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Negotiations aim to expand economic ties, to increase business creation and to deepen mutual welfare. King III. A official call with Charles is also on the route.
He landed in London.
This visit will come a long way to develop the economic partnership between our nations. The focus will be aimed at increasing the creation of prosperity, growth and employment for our people.
For global progress, a strong Indian-England friendship is essential. pic.twitter.com/hwoxae9dyp– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 23 July 2025
This points to Modi’s fourth official visit to England. He visited in 2015 and 2018 and returned in 2021 for the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. In less than a year, the two leaders met twice at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro last year, and in June, Kananaskis, Kananaskis’teki G7.
Since 2021, they have raised their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. The shared agenda contains regular senior exchanges and a mutual commitment to raise the bilateral trade by 2030 to USD 120 billion.
Modi’s journey continues with a second stop in Maldives.
The English-India community illuminates London enthusiastically
London’s Indian diaspora met Modi with energy and expectation.
Anagha, who was born and raised for Maharashtranian parents in the UK, shared his joy: orum I hear all the positive words about my grandmother and my grandfather and my wide family.
#WRISTWATCH | London, England | After meeting with PM Modi of Gehna Gautam, a member of the Indian diaspora, “… I just met PM. He passed us. It was a surreal moment. I must shake my hand. Very dynamic … It was an amazing experience. pic.twitter.com/yqokprectp– Ani (@ani) 23 July 2025
Bharat Quiz Champion Gayatri Lokhande, who expressed his excitement, said, “This would be my second time. I came here as the winner of the ‘Bharat Ko Janiye’ exam… We are looking forward to the signing of Pm Keir Starmer.”
#WRISTWATCH | England | Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets members of the Indian Diaspora in Luton
(Source: Memorial/DD) pic.twitter.com/lxudzlxwsj– Ani (@ani) 23 July 2025
Ramchandra Shastri participated in the gathering of the Indian diaspora, which welcomes PM Modi with its entire family. “He is a revolutionary person… He understands all the sacred texts such as Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads and speaks about the welfare of all people,” he said.
“As Dawoodi Bohras, we are proud of the Prime Minister’s relationship with our community,” We invite him to England. ”
#WRISTWATCH | London, England | After meeting with the Indian Diaspora member PM Modi, Shreya Plaza, “… I came here to meet PM modi. I am glad I found this opportunity … I want to congratulate all the other things he did for Sindoor and India …” pic.twitter.com/lijnoaes26– Ani (@ani) 23 July 2025
Another Bohra community member said, “This is my first meeting with PM Modi. A wonderful friend of the Dawoodi Bohra community… One day we hope you will visit us in our Mosque in England.” He said.
Speaking on behalf of his family, Preena explained his excitement and said, “He did a lot for India’s progress… He made India a Vishwaguru. He made India very strong on the world stage.”
Assam’s Bihu Dance Grace Arrival
A group of Assam artist added festive color to the stage. Madhusmita Borgohain, the head dancer who has been living in the UK for 12 years, said, “Today I cannot express how happy I am to see PM Modi. Today we will do Bihu dance.”
#WRISTWATCH | London, England | After meeting with the Indian Diaspora Member PM Modi, Shivani said, “We stuck hands twice and bless me in my head … A pleasure for me to meet him. We are very happy here. Today we are very happy …” pic.twitter.com/lw5kiisg8l– Ani (@ani) 23 July 2025
Another member and Chinu Kishore, who lives in the UK, reiterated his feelings: “I am very excited to see PM Modi personally and realize Assam’s Bihu dance form.”
#WRISTWATCH | London, England | Bhavia, a member of the Indian Diaspora, “… Prime Minister squeezed my hand and gave me ‘Ashirwad’. It was the best feeling so far.” pic.twitter.com/euyjakg77a– Ani (@ani) 23 July 2025
This visit blends the diplomatic purpose with cultural sparkle, personal connections and an open economic agenda. Modest beginnings. Ambitious targets. Spot light is now moving to Modi and Starmer meeting and the approaching trade agreement that can define a new section in India-England relations.
