New Delhi, July 6 (Reporter) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and congratulated him on assuming charge as prime minister of UK and for the Labour Party's remarkable victory in the UK general elections. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership. Prime Minister Modi also invited the new UK PM Starmer for an early visit to India. In a post on X, PM Modi said: “Pleased to speak with @Keir_Starmer. “Congratulated him on being elected as the Prime Minister of the UK. We remain committed to deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and robust India-Great Britain economic ties for the progress and prosperity of our peoples and global good.” An official statement said that PM Modi spoke with Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom today, and congratulated him on assuming charge as Prime Minister of UK and for the remarkable victory of the Labour Party in the UK general election. Both leaders recalled the historic relations between the two countries and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen and advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UK. The two leaders agreed to work towards early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-UK Free Trade Agreement, the statement said. Appreciating the positive contributions of the Indian community in the social, economic and political development of the UK, the two sides agreed to continue to promote close people to people ties. Prime Minister extended invitation to Prime Minister Starmer for an early visit to India. Both leaders agreed to remain in touch, the statement added. On Friday, PM Modi had in a post on X congratulated Labour Party leader Keir Starmer on his party’s landslide victory in the UK parliamentary elections and becoming the new prime minister of UK. In a post on X, PM Modi also thanked ex-PM Rishi Sunak for his active contribution to deepening the bilateral ties between India and the UK during his term in office. PM Modi said: “Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to @Keir_Starmer on the remarkable victory in the UK general elections. I look forward to our positive and constructive collaboration to further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in all areas, fostering mutual growth and prosperity.” For Sunak, he posted: “Thank you @RishiSunak for your admirable leadership of the UK, and your active contribution to deepen the ties between India and the UK during your term in office. Best wishes to you and your family for the future.” Labour won 412 seats in the 650-seat House of Commons. The Conservatives had only 121 — down from 365 seats in 2019. The drubbing surpassed even the 1906 election in which they won just 156 seats. The Tory reign was marked by Britain’s messy divorce from the European Union, followed by the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, all of which battered the economy. When Sunak took over in October 2022, he was the third prime minister in less than two months and set out to bring stability to a party in crisis...////...