World economies keen on signing Free Trade Agreements with India, says Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
2 years, 1 month ago

World economies keen on signing Free Trade Agreements with India, says Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

The Hindu  

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday asserted that many economies want to sign Free Trade Agreements with India to expand their trade relations and friendship to benefit from India’s larger market potential. “The economies in the world are looking for trade relations and FTAs with India to do more business as they believe that India’s potential helps their economies survive and grow,” said Mr. Piyush Goyal in his address during the inauguration of the temporary campus of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade-Kakinada. “Political stability, decisive leadership and competitive spirit between the States and the Centre are strong features of our economy”Piyush Goyal Union Minister of Commerce and Industry “Political stability, decisive leadership and competitive spirit between the States and the Centre are the strong features of our economy, and collective efforts will us help emerge as a developed economy,” said Mr. Goyal. On Andhra Pradesh economy, Mr. Piyush Goyal said, “The Andhra Pradesh’s agriculture, marine and fisheries sectors and Special Economic Zones will promote foreign trade.

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Conclude EU-India FTA to counter forces of protectionism and transactionalism, says Portuguese Foreign Minister
1 week, 2 days ago

Conclude EU-India FTA to counter forces of protectionism and transactionalism, says Portuguese Foreign Minister

The Hindu  

An early conclusion of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement is necessary to “counter” the global trends of protectionism and transactionalism, Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel told The Hindu during a four-day visit to India. Mr. Rangel visited India during his first trip to Asia, just days after the European Union concluded talks for an FTA with the South American …

India-UK trade talks to focus on key tariff barriers and emerging sectors
1 month ago

India-UK trade talks to focus on key tariff barriers and emerging sectors

Live Mint  

The India-UK free trade agreement talks that are set to resume in early 2025 will focus on a range of critical areas including market access, regulatory frameworks, and tariff barriers. A successful FTA would facilitate increased trade across sectors like technology, agriculture, and manufacturing, while also deepening diplomatic ties, said Abhash Kumar, assistant professor of economics at Delhi University. India …

Piyush Goyal: India Chooses FTAs With Transparent, Aligned Economies
1 month ago

Piyush Goyal: India Chooses FTAs With Transparent, Aligned Economies

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that India looks for equity, balance and fair trade while negotiating a free trade agreement. “Fulfilling basic amenities of citizens has been the government’s priority for the last decade empowering Indians to aspire big, ensuring that India uses the 4-D advantage of democracy, demographic dividend, demand and decisive leadership …

India prioritizes equity, balance in free trade agreements: Piyush Goyal
1 month ago

India prioritizes equity, balance in free trade agreements: Piyush Goyal

Live Mint  

India seeks equity, balance, and fair trade as key principles when negotiating free trade agreements, Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. "India engages in FTAs with nations where there is transparency and openness in their systems," Goyal said, adding such agreements are driven by the country's long-term vision of fostering sustainable and fair trade partnerships. A …

India stresses need to address trade imbalance with Russia
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1 month, 1 week ago

India stresses need to address trade imbalance with Russia

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The imbalance in India-Russia trade needs to be addressed urgently, including steps to remove non-tariff barriers and regulatory impediments and facilitate the settlement of trade in national currencies, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Monday. Jaishankar’s remarks, made while addressing the India-Russia Business Forum in Mumbai alongside Russia’s first deputy prime minister Denis Manturov, came against the …

India's Economic Potential Soars as Global Landscape Shifts
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2 months ago

India's Economic Potential Soars as Global Landscape Shifts

The Hindu  

India is well positioned to capitalize on new growth opportunities due to its robust macroeconomic fundamentals and strategic shift towards strategic economic partnerships. The country's focus on domestic capacity building and resilience against external shocks will be key to its success. Ms. Sitharaman emphasized India's potential to become a key partner for many countries seeking to diversify their sources of …

World Bank Calls for Tariff Reduction and Ease of FDI in India to Unlock Growth Potential
2 months, 1 week ago

World Bank Calls for Tariff Reduction and Ease of FDI in India to Unlock Growth Potential

Live Mint  

World Bank economist Franziska Ohnsorge urges India to reduce tariffs and ease foreign direct investment restrictions to unlock its full potential. She highlights India's small market share but emphasizes that it can still capitalize on opportunities due to its proximity to global supply chains. The World Bank expects South Asia to remain the fastest growing among emerging market and developing …

India, UK to resume negotiations on free trade agreement in next few weeks: Official
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India, UK to resume negotiations on free trade agreement in next few weeks: Official

India TV News  

New Delhi: With the new government taking charge in Britain, senior officials of India and the UK will hold the next round of talks this month for the proposed free trade agreement to resolve the pending issues and close the negotiations, an official told news agency PTI. The Indian industry is demanding greater access for its skilled professionals from sectors …

India, U.K. reaffirm FTA commitment at Strategic Dialogue
7 months ago

India, U.K. reaffirm FTA commitment at Strategic Dialogue

The Hindu  

India and Britain have reaffirmed their commitment to conclude a mutually beneficial free trade agreement at the annual U.K.-India Strategic Dialogue in London, as the two sides reflected the "good progress" on the 2030 Roadmap since the last review. “The two reflected on good progress on the 2030 Roadmap since the last review, noting key areas where the UK and …

Do India’s Free Trade Agreements with European nations benefit the country? | In Focus podcast
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Do India’s Free Trade Agreements with European nations benefit the country? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

On March 10th, India signed a free trade agreement with a group of four European nations, committing to reduce tariffs. The balance of trade heavily favours the EFTA, with India importing about $22 billion in 2023 from the bloc, while India exported only about $3 billion to the bloc. But such free trade deals have not largely helped India’s export …

Will EFTA show the way for other FTAs?
9 months ago

Will EFTA show the way for other FTAs?

Hindustan Times  

Earlier this month, India and the European Free Trade Association — comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein — inked a new-generation trade agreement, the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement. At first look, India’s agreement with the EFTA does not seem attractive given the low levels of trade and investment between the two. With India’s fast-growing export sectors, namely, electronic goods …

The View from India | Tricks of trade diplomacy
9 months ago

The View from India | Tricks of trade diplomacy

The Hindu  

When India signed the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with a bloc of four European countries — Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland — last week, the growing role of trade in diplomacy came under sharp focus. The pact comes on the heels of a host of bilateral agreements with the United Arab Emirates, spanning both trade and investment, following the …

Watch | Trade diplomacy | What’s the status of India’s Free Trade Agreements?
9 months, 1 week ago

Watch | Trade diplomacy | What’s the status of India’s Free Trade Agreements?

The Hindu  

March 15, 2024 08:53 pm | Updated 09:18 pm IST As India signs a Free Trade Agreement with 4 European Nations, is there hope for other negotiations- from the UK and EU to Oman, Gulf and Eurasian countries? Let’s start with this week’s developments, and a flurry of activities around India’s Free Trade Agreement negotiations just ahead of elections being …

High on intent and investment
9 months, 1 week ago

High on intent and investment

Hindustan Times  

India’s trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association — comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland — may not reflect the country’s true level of ambition on trade deals, but it has considerable signalling value. For starters, the trade deal ties non-sovereign fund investment of $100 billion by the EFTA nations to tariff concessions being granted to a chunk of …

India-Europe's 16-year journey to historic FTA: Key things to know about pact
9 months, 1 week ago

India-Europe's 16-year journey to historic FTA: Key things to know about pact

Hindustan Times  

India signed a free trade agreement with a group of four European nations - Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein - on Sunday, which will see a major investment of around $100 billion for New Delhi over the next 15 years. India signed the FTA with Europe's four nation trade bloc on Sunday The free trade pact between the countries is …

India, EFTA's historic free trade agreement has a $100 billion investment plan
9 months, 1 week ago

India, EFTA's historic free trade agreement has a $100 billion investment plan

Hindustan Times  

India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA on Sunday signed a free trade agreement under which New Delhi has received an investment commitment of USD 100 billion over the next 15 years to facilitate the creation of one million jobs. India and EFTA inked a free trade agreement on Sunday, The European Free Trade Association members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, …

India, EFTA states sign trade deal to create resilient supply chains
9 months, 1 week ago

India, EFTA states sign trade deal to create resilient supply chains

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India and the European Free Trade Association bloc comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland on Sunday signed a free trade agreement that is expected to create better integrated and more resilient supply chains and new opportunities for businesses and individuals on both sides. India-EFTA Trade & Economic Partnership Agreement signed and exchanged in Delhi in presence of Union …

India signs free trade agreement with European Free Trade Association
9 months, 1 week ago

India signs free trade agreement with European Free Trade Association

Deccan Chronicle  

India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA on Sunday signed a free trade agreement to promote investments and boost two-way trade in goods and services.The European Free Trade Association members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.The agreement has 14 chapters, including trade in goods, rules of origin, intellectual property rights, trade in services, investment promotion and cooperation, government procurement, technical …

India signs free trade pact with 4 European countries
9 months, 1 week ago

India signs free trade pact with 4 European countries

The Hindu  

India signed a free trade agreement with four European countries — Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland — on Sunday, with a goal of reaching $100 billion in investments in India and one million jobs. According to the TEPA’s Chapter 7 that deals with “Investment Promotion and Cooperation”, the two sides had shared “objectives” to increase foreign direct investment from EFTA …

India-EFTA trade deal to be signed on Sunday
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India-EFTA trade deal to be signed on Sunday

Live Mint  

The India-EFTA free trade agreement is scheduled to be signed on Sunday. However, trade experts don't see any major gain from the deal, considering that 98% of India's exports to Switzerland are industrial goods entering at zero tariffs. “India's agricultural exports are minimal and unlikely to increase significantly due to strict quality standards and non-tariff barriers,” said Ajay Srivastava, who …

Cabinet may consider EFTA, deal likely to be announced Sunday
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Cabinet may consider EFTA, deal likely to be announced Sunday

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Union cabinet is expected to take up the draft agreement with the European Free Trade Association today, paving the way for a potential announcement on Sunday, two persons aware of the development said. This deal could be the first formally signed free trade agreement among India's ongoing trade negotiations. Mint reported that the four nations making up …

India's Trade Deals With Oman, UK, EFTA Bloc Reflect Worldwide Economic Integration: GTRI
10 months ago

India's Trade Deals With Oman, UK, EFTA Bloc Reflect Worldwide Economic Integration: GTRI

ABP News  

The successful finalisation of India's proposed trade agreements with the UK, Oman, and the four-nation bloc EFTA in Europe will underscore its dedication to trade liberalisation and economic integration. The report further highlighted that the three agreements with the UK, Oman, and the European Free Trade Association indicate a transition in India's preference for trade alliances from east to west. …

Trade push to top agenda of Katherine Tai’s 3-day visit
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Trade push to top agenda of Katherine Tai’s 3-day visit

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India and the US will discuss ways to boost bilateral trade during US Trade Representative Katherine Tai’s three-day India visit starting January 12, two officials said. Merchandise trade between the two countries fell by 9% to $79.28 billion in the first eight months The US is concerned about a widening of its trade deficit with India as the …

India looks for new textiles markets abroad as demand wanes in U.S., EU, says Union Secretary
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India looks for new textiles markets abroad as demand wanes in U.S., EU, says Union Secretary

The Hindu  

With demand for textiles exports turning sluggish in Europe and the U.S., India is looking for new markets through free trade agreements with countries such as Australia and the United Arab Emirates, Union Textiles Secretary Rachna Shah said here on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference, she said the Centre is taking steps to address the issues of lack of demand …

Negotiations on India, Oman free trade agreement progressing swiftly, pact likely to be inked next month, says official
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Negotiations on India, Oman free trade agreement progressing swiftly, pact likely to be inked next month, says official

Firstpost  

“With Oman, there is a very good progress and both sides are very eager to conclude this deal. It may be signed in January 2024,” said a government official The negotiations on much-awaited free trade agreement between India and Oman are progressing swiftly, with expectations of the agreement being formally signed next month. The pact would help increase exports from …

Optimistic on trade agreement ahead of elections: Swiss, Norway Ministers
1 year ago

Optimistic on trade agreement ahead of elections: Swiss, Norway Ministers

The Hindu  

No timeline can be given on the conclusion of talks between India and four Nordic countries of the European Free Trade Association for a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement, said the Trade Ministers of Switzerland and Norway during a visit to Delhi. Government officials indicated that though the most recent round of talks between trade negotiators from India and the …

India to receive Trade Ministers from Switzerland, Norway for ‘critical talks’ this week
1 year ago

India to receive Trade Ministers from Switzerland, Norway for ‘critical talks’ this week

The Hindu  

As Trade Ministers from Switzerland and Norway visit Delhi this week, officials say they remain optimistic of reaching an agreement on a trade pact with Nordic countries in the next few months, although several outstanding issues remain and Indian trade negotiators are busy trying to close other FTAs with the U.K. and Australia. Talks about TEPA and a Bilateral Investment …

India's trade trajectory: FTAs and beyond
1 year, 1 month ago

India's trade trajectory: FTAs and beyond

Live Mint  

India has been refining its global trade strategy, emphasizing a fresh outlook on Free Trade Agreements. India's readiness to face these emerging challenges will determine how well it can fulfil its ambitions of becoming an export-oriented manufacturing hub Not so long ago, India embarked on a journey to strengthen its trade relations with several nations, forging FTAs that promised mutual …

India-UK likely to sign FTA deal by October end: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

India-UK likely to sign FTA deal by October end: Report

Live Mint  

India and the United Kingdom are expected to sign a proposed free-trade agreement deal at the end of October 2023, according to a report published by Economic Times. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has earlier reiterated his commitment to closer India-UK ties across different sectors, including a FTA, between the two countries. A 30-member official delegation from the UK started …

Confident of striking a modern, forward-looking free trade agreement: British PM Rishi Sunak on trade ties with India
1 year, 3 months ago

Confident of striking a modern, forward-looking free trade agreement: British PM Rishi Sunak on trade ties with India

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on September 6 said there was “still some way to go” for a free trade pact with India to be finalised, but appeared confident that the final outcome will be a "forward-looking" and "modern" deal that would benefit both sides and facilitate shared ambition of doubling trade by 2030. In an exclusive interview to PTI, …

G20 Presidency helping India deepen trade ties with member nations: Experts
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Presidency helping India deepen trade ties with member nations: Experts

India TV News  

According to experts, G20 Presidency is helping India deepen trade ties with other member nations and provides an opportunity to attract investments from those countries in sectors like infrastructure. The largest trade block of G20, the EU, will set in motion the carbon border adjustment mechanism from October 1 this year, making exports expensive from countries like India. Mumbai-based exporter …

Current Regime Wants to Facilitate FTA, Says UK India Business Council Chief - News18
1 year, 8 months ago

Current Regime Wants to Facilitate FTA, Says UK India Business Council Chief - News18

News 18  

As India and the UK are scheduled to hold the next round of trade talks on April 24, some top business leaders in both the countries are of the opinion that the political turmoil in the western nation has affected the agreement to a certain extent, but now with Rishi Sunak having taken over as the Prime Minister, things are …

Free Trade Agreement negotiations on with UK, EU and Canada: Nirmala Sitharaman
1 year, 8 months ago

Free Trade Agreement negotiations on with UK, EU and Canada: Nirmala Sitharaman

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday while speaking at the Peterson Institute for International Economics on Free Trade Agreements in Washington said that FTAs are being signed in a much "faster" way nowadays and also informed that the India-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations are "going on as we speak." "Free Trade Agreements are being signed in a much …

India’s new trade policy aims at $2tn exports by 2030
1 year, 8 months ago

India’s new trade policy aims at $2tn exports by 2030

Hindustan Times  

India on Friday announced a Foreign Trade Policy targeting $2 trillion in exports by 2030, split equally between goods and services that does not have a so-called sunset clause, and which encourages trade settlements in rupees. Expressing confidence in Indian industry after launching the FTP 2023, Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal said any ambitious target could be achieved provided “we …

India failed to create positive impression among businesses moving away from China, says House panel report
1 year, 8 months ago

India failed to create positive impression among businesses moving away from China, says House panel report

The Hindu  

Despite resources, India has not been able to create a positive impression among businesses moving away from China, a parliamentary panel on commerce has said in its report tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Friday. The report stated that India has not been able to take advantage of the “China Plus One Strategy,” through which multinationals shifted manufacturing and production …

OPINION: India-Canada Ties Now Ripe for FTA And Indo-Pacific Partnership
1 year, 9 months ago

OPINION: India-Canada Ties Now Ripe for FTA And Indo-Pacific Partnership

ABP News  

Indo-Canada relations have been on an upswing. Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly visited India last week to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting only around a month after she visited New Delhi for a bilateral. The recent Foreign Minister’s Meeting as part of the ongoing G20 presidency brought several foreign ministers to India and gave an opportunity for significant …

'A Very Important Goal': India-EU Free Trade Agreement A Potential Game Changer, Says Jaishankar
1 year, 9 months ago

'A Very Important Goal': India-EU Free Trade Agreement A Potential Game Changer, Says Jaishankar

News 18  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar expressed optimism on the proposed free trade agreement with the European Union and hoped that it would conclude soon. Underlining the areas of cooperation such as clean energy, technology transfer, digital transformation, and emerging technologies such as additive manufacturing and AI, the minister said that the India-EU FTA is “a very important goal”. He said, …

india european union freetrade agreement gamechanger jaishankar
1 year, 9 months ago

india european union freetrade agreement gamechanger jaishankar

ABP News  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that a Free Trade Agreement between India and European Union would be a game-changer. Speaking at an event at the Confederation of Indian Industry, Jaishankar emphasized that Europe and India can strengthen each other's strategic autonomy by cooperating on critical technologies, reducing dependencies, and ensuring supply-chain restructuring. India and the European Union …

India, US 'thinking Big', Says Goyal, Rules Out Mini Trade Deal or FTA
1 year, 11 months ago

India, US 'thinking Big', Says Goyal, Rules Out Mini Trade Deal or FTA

News 18  

The Modi government and the Biden administration are “thinking big” in terms of their trade and commerce relationship, a top Indian official said Wednesday as he ruled out the previously talked about mini trade deal or a free trade agreement and noted that restoration of GSP is not a priority for New Delhi. To focus our energies on the GSP …

India looking at multilateral agreements that are fair, equitable for all sides: Piyush Goyal
1 year, 11 months ago

India looking at multilateral agreements that are fair, equitable for all sides: Piyush Goyal

The Hindu  

Negotiations for bilateral free trade agreements with several countries are "well on track" and India is also looking at some multilateral pacts that are fair and equitable for all the member countries, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on January 7. The country is negotiating FTAs with countries including Canada, European Union and the U.K. "We are well on …

In the new evolving world, India needs a new vision
1 year, 11 months ago

In the new evolving world, India needs a new vision

The Hindu  

The year 2022 can perhaps be best summarised by a quote by Vladimir Lenin: ‘There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.’ The year began with the ostensible vanquishing of the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to the remarkable collective vaccination efforts of science, business and governments across the world. Editorial | Clarity and confusion: On Rahul …

India-Australia major trade pact comes into effect
1 year, 11 months ago

India-Australia major trade pact comes into effect

Hindustan Times  

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday formally operationalised the second major free trade agreement in 2022 – the India-Australia Economic and Cooperation Trade Agreement – by issuing preferential certificates of origin to some export consignments related to textiles, jewellery and pharmaceutical sectors in Mumbai. Piyush Goyal formally operationalised the India-Australia Economic and Cooperation Trade Agreement “All these products will attract …

India, U.K. trade ministers review progress of FTA talks
2 years ago

India, U.K. trade ministers review progress of FTA talks

The Hindu  

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and his U.K. counterpart Kemi Badenoch on Tuesday reviewed the progress of talks for the proposed free trade agreement between the nations, an official said. The U.K. Trade Secretary is here to kickstart the sixth round of free trade agreement negotiations and hold bilateral talks with Mr. Goyal. Reduction or elimination of customs duty …

India, Gulf Council agree to resume negotiations on free trade agreement: Piyush Goyal
2 years ago

India, Gulf Council agree to resume negotiations on free trade agreement: Piyush Goyal

Hindustan Times  

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council have agreed to pursue a free trade agreement between the two regions and resume the negotiations, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. India's exports to the GCC member countries grew by 58.26 per cent to about USD 44 billion in 2021-22 against USD 27.8 billion in 2020-21, according to data from …

India-Australia FTA: A Great Deal Has Been Achieved, Says NITI Aayog's Vice-Chairman
2 years, 1 month ago

India-Australia FTA: A Great Deal Has Been Achieved, Says NITI Aayog's Vice-Chairman

ABP News  

After the Australian Parliament passed a bilateral free trade agreement with India on Tuesday, Vice-chairman of NITI Aayog Suman Bery on Wednesday hailed the agreement between the two countries. According to a tweet by news agency ANI, Bery on the India Australia Trade deal said, “A great deal has been achieved between India and Australia both in the terms of …

Trade pact a step closer as Australia parliament gives nod to India deal
2 years, 1 month ago

Trade pact a step closer as Australia parliament gives nod to India deal

Hindustan Times  

The India-Australia trade agreement is expected to be operational by early 2023 as both sides are expeditiously completing formalities – while New Delhi has sent the pact for Presidential assent, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday tweeted that it has “passed though” Australian parliament. The passage of legislation demonstrates Australia’s commitment to free trade and the rules-based trading system, …

Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with Australia will significantly open up opportunities for Indian businesses: Piyush Goyal
2 years, 1 month ago

Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with Australia will significantly open up opportunities for Indian businesses: Piyush Goyal

The Hindu  

NEW DELHI The trade pact with Australia that was ratified by the Australian Parliament on November 22 will “significantly open up opportunities” for many Indian business sectors, said Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference, Mr. Goyal welcomed the bipartisan support extended by Australia to the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement that was signed …

Free Trade Agreement with India offers hope to UK as economy shrinks and inflation rises
2 years, 1 month ago

Free Trade Agreement with India offers hope to UK as economy shrinks and inflation rises

Firstpost  

Economic experts agree on the massive scale of the challenge, even as they hold out the prospect of a free trade agreement with India as a potential generator of much-needed economic growth London: It has been anything but a smooth ride for the Rishi Sunak-led UK government, with the latest official data released this week reflecting a shrinking economy and …

India-U.K. free trade deal on ‘verge of collapse’ over visa comments: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

India-U.K. free trade deal on ‘verge of collapse’ over visa comments: Report

The Hindu  

The India-U.K. free trade agreement is reportedly on the “verge of collapse” after the Indian government was angered by comments made by U.K. Home Secretary Suella Braverman questioning action over visa overstayers from the country, a U.K. media report claimed on October 12. Last week, the Indian-origin Home Secretary said in an interview that she feared a trade deal with …

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