1 min readUpdated: Jul 15, 2026 12:58 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and said the economic linkages between the two nations are “going to get even deeper”.
The remark from the prime minister comes as the free trade agreement between India and UK came into force on Wednesday.
Calling the trade deal a “significant moment”, PM Modi said, “With the coming into force of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and the Agreement on Social Security, our economic linkages are going to get even deeper. Together, these agreements translate our shared ambition into tangible opportunities for our people.”
PM Modi said that the trade deal will benefit the farmers, entrepreneurs and MSMEs and deepen cooperation in technology, professional services and innovation.
“This moment reflects the trust between our democracies and our resolve to build a forward-looking partnership driven by trade, technology, investment and innovation. India and the UK will continue working together for shared prosperity,” he said.