New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during his first visit to India as the premier, expressed confidence in India's economic growth, stating the country is on track to become the third largest economy by 2028.

Addressing a news conference on Thursday, he asserted that the UK is perfectly placed to be a partner in this journey.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed his British counterpart, telling him that relations between the two nations had made "significant progress" and his "friend" Starmer's visit "symbolises the new energy" in ties between the nations. The two leaders pledged to unlock "unparalleled" economic opportunities, news agency AFP reported.

This development followed the signing of an India-UK...