PM Modi congratulates Andy Burnham on assuming office as UK Prime Minister
On 21 July 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Andy Burnham on assuming office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Summary
Andy Burnham was congratulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 21 July 2026 on assuming office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Modi said India and the UK are bound by shared democratic values and cooperate across trade, investment, technology, defence and people-to-people ties. Prime Minister Modi noted that with the India–UK CETA entering into force in July 2026, the partnership is poised to grow stronger, and said he looked forward to deepening the India–UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and advancing the shared Vision 2035.
Key facts
- Date
- 21 July 2026
- New UK PM
- Andy Burnham
- Trade pact
- India–UK CETA entered into force in July 2026
- Partnership
- India–UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
- Roadmap
- Vision 2035
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In July 2026, Prime Minister Modi congratulated whom on assuming office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
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Correct answer: A — Andy Burnham
PM Modi congratulated Andy Burnham on assuming office as UK Prime Minister on 21 July 2026.
Which India–UK trade agreement did PM Modi say entered into force in July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — CETA
PM Modi noted that the India–UK CETA entered into force in July 2026.