Department of Commerce has welcomed the announcement to resume the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks between India and UK in early 2025, an official release stated on Wednesday.
In a post on X Starmer expressed that both leaders held a productive meeting. In a significant announcement, he informed that the two countries have "announced plans to relaunch UK-India trade talks".
PM Starmer, said, "Boosting economic growth is key to improving living standards for working people. A new trade deal with India will support jobs and prosperity in the UK - and represent a step forward in our mission to deliver growth and opportunity across our country."
Boosting trade abroad is essential to delivering a strong economy at home. The UK is committed to negotiating a trade deal with India - one of the fastest growing economies in the world, the statement said