Core Points - The bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British counterpart Keir Starmer focused on enhancing India-UK relations in trade, defence, security, and critical technology [1] - The recent free trade pact is expected to double bilateral trade by 2030, increasing market access and cutting tariffs [1] Technology and Innovation - Launch of Phase II of the UK-India Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory and establishment of a new satellite campus at IIT-ISM Dhanbad [2] - Establishment of the Critical Minerals Industry Guild to secure resilient supply chains and promote green technologies [3] Education - Handing over the Letter of Intent for the opening of the Campus of Lancaster University in Bengaluru [4] - In-principle approval for the opening of the Campus of the University of Surrey in GIFT City [4] Trade and Investment - Inaugural meeting of the reconstituted India-UK CEO Forum [5] - Resetting the India-UK Joint Economic Trade Committee (JETCO) to support the implementation of the CETA and drive economic growth and job creation [5] - A new joint investment in the Climate Technology Startup Fund to support innovative entrepreneurs in climate technology and AI sectors [5] Climate, Health and Research - Launch of Phase III of the Bio-Medical Research Career Program [6] - Establishment of the India-UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre [7] - Establishment of the India-UK Joint Centre for AI [7] - Establishment of the Offshore Wind Taskforce [8] - Letter of Intent (LoI) between ICMR and NIHR, United Kingdom on Health Research [8]
PM Modi, Starmer talks in Mumbai: Full list of 12 key outcomes to boost trade, tech, and education ties
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