Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the United Kingdom will focus heavily on trade, investment, and deepening the economic relationship between the two nations, according to Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami.

Speaking ahead of the July 23–24 visit, Doraiswami said both governments are actively preparing to advance the long-anticipated India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and review key elements of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP).

“Our entire team in London is working closely to prepare for the visit,” Doraiswami told IANS. “Trade and investment will be central themes—particularly implementation of the FTA once it’s signed. Indian companies have found favorable market access in the UK.”

On the FTA, Doraiswami clarified that core negotiations were completed in early May, but “legal scrubbing” is still underway to finalize the agreement’s legal and procedural aspects.

Prime Minister Modi’s visit—his fourth to the UK—comes at the invitation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the leaders will conduct a detailed review of bilateral ties, including cooperation in defence, innovation, climate action, education, and healthcare.

The two sides will also address regional and global developments of mutual concern, aiming to inject fresh momentum into their strategic partnership. The visit is expected to provide crucial direction to India-UK relations and unlock new areas of collaboration.

If signed soon, the FTA will mark a major milestone in bilateral economic engagement, offering enhanced market access and investment opportunities on both sides.