From Trade to Tech: What did Modi discuss with UK PM Keir Starmer at G7?

The discussions covered trade and economic growth, defence and security, climate action and green energy, technology and innovation, as well as education and people-to-people ties.

According to a statement issued by the Indian government, both leaders looked forward to the early implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

Starmer and Modi also expressed satisfaction over the growing education partnership between the two countries. They welcomed recent developments involving the University of Liverpool's plans to establish a campus in Bengaluru, along with the University of York and the University of Bristol setting up campuses in Mumbai.

The Indian Ministry of Education recently handed over the Letter of Approval (LoA) to the University of Liverpool, paving the way for the establishment of its branch campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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Meanwhile, during his meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the summit, Modi reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including technology, trade, investment, energy, and defence.

Modi also discussed the evolving situation in the Middle East with both leaders, amid heightened regional tensions this year stemming from the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, as well as the ongoing war in Ukraine.early entry into force of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.

Starmer and Modi expressed satisfaction with the robust education partnership, noting the recent progress with the University of Liverpool to establish its campus in Bengaluru, and with the University of York and the University of Bristol for their campuses in Mumbai.

The Indian Ministry of Education recently handed over the Letter of Approval (LoA) to the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, paving the way for the establishment of its branch campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Meanwhile, during Modi's meeting with UAE President  Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the sidelines of the event,   reviewed the progress and positive developments in bilateral cooperation, including in the areas of technology, trade, investment, energy, and defence.

Modi discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, which witnessed tensions this year amid conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran and the conflict in Ukraine, with both leaders.