New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- India and the United Kingdom on Thursday unveiled an expansive roadmap to deepen cooperation across trade, technology, education, and defence, reaffirming their commitment to a rules-based global order and a modern, forward-looking partnership.

The announcement came at the conclusion of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's first official visit to India during 8-9 October, when he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a renewed strategic direction anchored in the recently-signed India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

As per a joint statement, the two leaders agreed to fast-track the ratification of the CETA and reposition the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) as the central mechanis...