Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the Indian diaspora in the UK as a vital force in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations, noting that their contributions went beyond their culinary roots to creativity, commitment, and character.
Industry trade bodies and industry leaders have welcomed the signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), terming the move a "transformational milestone in bilateral economic relations" of the two countries.
Farmers in India are among the major winners as they are set to get preferential access to UK's agricultural market -- pegged to be around USD 37.5 billion -- with the signing of the landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement.
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said that the India-UK FTA deal will bring significant benefits to both countries, benefiting jobs, business, and making trade "cheaper, quicker and easier".
During a joint press statement with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, PM Modi highlighted the enhanced market access and economic opportunities for both nations while expressing gratitude for the warm hospitality he received during his official visit to the country.
The much-awaited landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement has been signed on Thursday, in presence of Prime Ministers Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi, giving greater access to good and services between the two countries.
Following Leader of Opposition in Bihar Tejashwi Yadav's caveat of boycotting Bihar elections over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) row, Congress General Secretary and MP KC Venugopal said that the circumstances prevailing in the country pressurised Tejashwi Yadav to say this and SIR of
Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director, British Council India, said the announcement aligns closely with India's National Education Policy 2020 and will strengthen collaboration in the education sector.
The bilateral meeting took place at the historic Hawtry Room, where the two leaders held a one-on-one discussion to finalise the contours of what is being described as India's most comprehensive trade pact and the UK's most significant post-Brexit deal.
Amid Leader of Opposition in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav threatening to boycott upcoming Bihar polls over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) row, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale said that if the opposition is talking about boycotting elections, it means they are