Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the implementation of two significant agreements between India and the United Kingdom: the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Agreement on Social Security. The Prime Minister described these agreements as a significant milestone in the India-UK partnership that will further deepen economic linkages between the two countries.
The CETA is designed to provide fresh momentum to India's farmers, entrepreneurs, and MSMEs by expanding access to the UK market across several vibrant sectors. The agreement will also deepen cooperation in technology, professional services, and innovation while supporting greater mobility for skilled Indian talent. The Social Security Agreement will provide invaluable support to Indian professionals working temporarily in the United Kingdom and enhance the competitiveness of Indian enterprises.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized that these agreements translate the shared ambition of both countries into tangible opportunities for their people, reflecting the trust between the democracies and their resolve to build a forward-looking partnership driven by trade, technology, investment, and innovation. The announcement was made through the Prime Minister's official social media account on July 15, 2026, where he shared an article written by Union Minister Piyush Goyal on these agreements.