Goyal stated, "We've had several rounds of negotiations with the UK. Currently, we are in active dialogue on different tracks. The Free Trade Agreement has closed almost 20 chapters out of 26. Amongst the few issues pending, there's nothing which is impossible to navigate. Free Trade Agre
The visit not only provided a fresh impetus to bilateral cooperation but also unfolded against the backdrop of significant strides in the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the ambitious Roadmap 2030.
Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi has said the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was discussed during External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar's meeting with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on his recent visit to the country.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with the National Security Advisor of the United Kingdom, Tim Barrow, on Wednesday and discussed regional and global challenges.
S Jaishankar held a meeting with United Kingdom counterpart David Cameron and discussed progressing a Free Trade Agreement and partnerships on defence, science and technology.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Rishi Sunak discussed the progress on the Free Trade Agreement during their telephonic conversation on Friday.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday discussed progress of India-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations with European Commission's Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis.
Dammu Ravi, the Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (Economic Relations) emphasised that India-EU Connectivity Partnership can deliver sustainable connectivity solutions in the Global South catering to local needs.
"UK delegation will be in India for FTA negotiation. High level engagements at various levels are ongoing to iron out differences. Majority of the chapters are either closed or are at advanced stage of negotiations. 134 Round of Negotiations continuing since 18th September 2023. Negotiations
India is at a decisive turning point and has the strength to shape the new world order, former Deputy National Security Advisor, Pankaj Saran said on Monday.
The United Kingdom is in "close touch" with its Canadian partners about serious allegations made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on India's link in the alleged assassination of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Despite Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations on India for its involvement in the death of a Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Britain would continue to have trade talks with India, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's spokesperson said on Tuesday, according to Reuter