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.
Jaishankar is currently on a five-day visit to the UK and he made these remarks during a conversation hosted by the High Commission of India in London, titled "How a billion people see the world." The conversation took place at the Royal Over-Seas League Club and was moderated by renowned
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday called on the UK's Leader of the Opposition, Keir Starmer in the Parliament, with the two leaders reaffirming the bipartisan commitment towards strengthening India-UK relations.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday met UK's Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy, the two discussed security and development issues, as well as bilateral cooperation
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.
The EAM, who is on an official visit to the UK, acknowledged the transformations in the world, the UK, and the evolving India-UK relationship and also emphasised the pivotal role played by PM Modi in shaping the nation's trajectory.
The two leaders' meeting also delved into critical issues shaping bilateral relationships, with conversations revolving around the pivotal role of mobility, skills and talent in fostering cooperative development.
In conversation with the British counterpart, EAM held discussions on strengthening India-UK strategic partnership and exchanged views over the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Ukraine.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday held a telephonic conversation with his British counterpart Grant Shapps and discussed means to bolster closer defence relations as well as the security issues in the Indo-Pacific region.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Sunday celebrated Diwali by offering prayers at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Neasden Temple) in London during his UK visit.