PM Modi to visit United Kingdom, Maldives from July 23-26: MEA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to 26, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Sunday (July 20, 2025).

In a press release issued by MEA, the two-day visit to the U.K. is at the invitation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, while the State visit to the Maldives is at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu.

The release said “During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold wide-ranging discussions with Prime Minister Starmer on the entire gamut of India-UK bilateral relations. They will also exchange views on issues of regional and global importance.”

Mr. Modi is also likely to meet King Charles III during his official visit.

During the visit, the two sides will also review the progress of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) with a specific focus on trade and economy, technology and innovation, defence and security, climate, health, education and people-to-people ties, the release noted.

For the second leg of his official visit, Mr. Modi has been invited as the ‘Guest of Honour’ at the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Independence of Maldives on July 26, 2025.

Mr. Modi will meet Dr Mohamed Muizzu and hold discussions on issues of mutual interest. The two leaders will also take stock of the progress in the implementation of the India-Maldives Joint Vision for a ‘Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership’, adopted during the State Visit of the President of Maldives to India in October 2024.

The visit reflects the importance India attaches to its maritime neighbour, Maldives, which continues to hold a special place in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and Vision MAHASAGAR.

“The visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to further deepen and strengthen the close bilateral relationship.” the release noted.