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 exchange, including with Canada. Upcoming Months Critical For India-Canada Relationship There is also a renewed thrust in processing the long-delayed visas, especially student visas, in the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi to bring on track the long awaiting immigration from India of higher skilled workers and students. Our bilateral commercial relationship now exceeds one hundred billion dollars, led by over seventy billion dollars of portfolio investment — Canadian capital helping to build the new India, from roads to airports to renewable energy.

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India seeks to accelerate TEPA implementation during commerce secretary’s visit to Norway
1 month ago

India seeks to accelerate TEPA implementation during commerce secretary’s visit to Norway

Live Mint  

India has intensified efforts to implement the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Free Trade Association, with commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal embarking on a four-day trip to Norway on 22 November. The visit underscores India's push for broader global trade engagement, as TEPA offers unprecedented opportunities for Indian exports, services, and investments. The agreement, signed in March 2024 …

India Clarifies FTA Progress, Talks With EU and UK on Track
1 month, 1 week ago

India Clarifies FTA Progress, Talks With EU and UK on Track

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Negotiations for all the proposed free trade agreements or FTA, including those with the UK and European Union, are progressing as per the schedule. In the coming weeks, a bilateral meeting is scheduled between the commerce secretary and the Director-General of the European Union to take stock of the negotiations for the proposed trade agreement with the European …

Ties with India important, says Canadian MP
4 months, 1 week ago

Ties with India important, says Canadian MP

Hindustan Times  

Canada-India relationship is very important for both the countries, Canadian MP Chandrakanth Arya said as he met external affairs minister S Jaishankar during his visit to the country. External affairs minister S Jaishankar and Canadian MP Chandrakanth Arya during a meeting in New Delhi. As the outgoing Canadian High Commissioner in India said a few months back, Canadian and Indian …

India committed to Free Trade Agreement with the U.K., says Modi
4 months, 4 weeks ago

India committed to Free Trade Agreement with the U.K., says Modi

The Hindu  

India is committed to concluding a Free Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, after meeting the visiting Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy — the highest ranking official from the United Kingdom to visit India since the Labour party won a landslide victory in the recent election. Mr. …

UK foreign secretary David Lammy to visit India, FTA to top agenda
5 months ago

UK foreign secretary David Lammy to visit India, FTA to top agenda

Hindustan Times  

As India and the UK prepare for a visit by British foreign secretary David Lammy to New Delhi this week, negotiations for a bilateral trade deal could be prolonged as Britain’s new Labour Party government is expected to reopen certain key issues, people familiar with the matter said. The negotiations for the FTA could be prolonged as the new UK …

India-UK ties: Dump the old baggage and focus on trade and multilateralism
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India-UK ties: Dump the old baggage and focus on trade and multilateralism

Live Mint  

Keir Starmer finally has the mandate and credentials to shake off the historical burden which has dogged ties between India and Britain’s Labour Party since the 1930s, a long arc that began with the jaundiced view taken of Mahatma Gandhi by Ramsay MacDonald, Labour’s first elected prime minister, and terminated in former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s apparent positions on Indian …

UK Elections 2024: What is Labour Party's stance on free trade agreement with India?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

UK Elections 2024: What is Labour Party's stance on free trade agreement with India?

India TV News  

London: The United Kingdom has moved into its final phase of campaigning ahead of the national elections scheduled for Thursday in a high-stakes contest between the Conservative and the Labour Party, with the Rishi Sunak-led party predicted to be ousted from power after 14 years. India-UK FTA talks Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sunak, along with the delegations from the …

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 …

India, UK note 'good progress' on 2030 Roadmap, reaffirm FTA commitment
7 months ago

India, UK note 'good progress' on 2030 Roadmap, reaffirm FTA commitment

India TV News  

London: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, who was on an official two-day to the United Kingdom, took part in the annual India-UK Strategic Dialogue with his counterpart, Sir Philip Barton, Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, where they discussed the "good progress" made in the 2030 Roadmap between the two countries. “The two reflected on good progress on …

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 …

Ideas of India 3.0: India, UK Can Secure A Mutually Beneficial Trade Deal, Says British Politician Suella Braverman
10 months ago

Ideas of India 3.0: India, UK Can Secure A Mutually Beneficial Trade Deal, Says British Politician Suella Braverman

ABP News  

British politician and member of the Parliament, Suella Braverman, said on Saturday that India and the UK have an opportunity to collaborate and work together on the world stage. That is why the post-Brexit UK heralds a great opportunity for a UK-India trade deal, the works for both our nations to double the trade to potentially 86 billion pounds, doubling …

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. …

India-Canada relations | Canada's High Commissioner to India says long-term strategic interests of both countries aligned
11 months, 1 week ago

India-Canada relations | Canada's High Commissioner to India says long-term strategic interests of both countries aligned

The Hindu  

Canada's High Commissioner to India Cameron Mackay on January 11 said notwithstanding the recent tensions, the strategic interests of India and Canada are "absolutely aligned", and he was encouraged by the continuance of bilateral trade and investment relationship. The relations between the two countries saw some bitterness last year following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegation about India's suspected involvement …

'My advice to Trudeau govt and that to Indian govt...': Canada envoy amid diplomatic tensions with Delhi
11 months, 1 week ago

'My advice to Trudeau govt and that to Indian govt...': Canada envoy amid diplomatic tensions with Delhi

India TV News  

India-Canada tension: Amid strained relations between India and Canada, the latter's High Commissioner to India Cameron Mackay underscored that despite the recent tensions, the strategic interests of New Delhi and Ottawa are "absolutely aligned", and he was encouraged by the continuance of bilateral trade and investment relationship. Notably, the relations between the two countries saw some bitterness last year following …

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 …

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 …

'Hope to find 'landing point' that works for both sides': Jaishankar on India-UK FTA
1 year, 1 month ago

'Hope to find 'landing point' that works for both sides': Jaishankar on India-UK FTA

Firstpost  

“…We are focusing on what is officially called an Enhanced Trade Partnership, in common terms it’s called an FTA… And that is today very much the focus of what the Indian and British systems are negotiating, and we hope we will find a landing point that works for both of us,” said Jaishankar The free trade agreement is a major …

India-UK FTA: Jaishankar hopes both sides will find a workable ’landing point’
1 year, 1 month ago

India-UK FTA: Jaishankar hopes both sides will find a workable ’landing point’

Live Mint  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on a five-day official visit to the United Kingdom to give “new impetus to the friendly ties”, Monday said India and Britain are currently focusing on a free trade agreement and hoped that both the countries would find a "landing point" workable for both of them. The Indian foreign minister said the Agenda …

Canada’s foreign minister confirms dialogue with India amid strained relations
1 year, 1 month ago

Canada’s foreign minister confirms dialogue with India amid strained relations

Live Mint  

India-Canada row: The relations between Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led India and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau-led Canada seemed to have touched a bitter note during the Group of 20 Summit, that was held in Delhi this year. For the first time since diplomatic tension between the two countries seemed to have become sour, Canada's foreign minister Mélanie Joly has said that …

India, UK Trade Ministers Discuss Progress Of Negotiations On Proposed FTA
1 year, 1 month ago

India, UK Trade Ministers Discuss Progress Of Negotiations On Proposed FTA

ABP News  

India and the UK trade ministers on Saturday reviewed the progress of ongoing negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement. Goyal informed via the social media platform, X that he and the UK trade minister ‘discussed the progress of India-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations’. Discussed the progress of India-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations with @KemiBadenoch, UK's Secretary of State for …

How Trudeau's allegations against India may hurt goals of Indo-Pacific partnership
1 year, 2 months ago

How Trudeau's allegations against India may hurt goals of Indo-Pacific partnership

Firstpost  

It creates a sense of uncertainty in India about the West’s stance towards Ottawa that might loosen the bolts of evolving partnerships against Beijing in the Indo-Pacific region Canadian foreign policy is hitched to the idea of middle power identity. While Canada’s diplomatic footwork had offered troubleshooting solutions in the past, such balancing acts have also rendered backlashes—India’s current diplomatic …

India, UK start weekly FTA negotiations, says official
1 year, 2 months ago

India, UK start weekly FTA negotiations, says official

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India and the UK have begun weekly trade negotiations, as both the nations look to complete negotiations for a free trade agreement soonest, India's commerce secretary Sunil Bharthwal said on Friday. This comes amid reports that India and the United Kingdom could sign the proposed FTA by the end of October 2023, with UK prime minister Rishi Sunak …

The potential economic and trade fallout of strained Indo-Candian diplomatic relations | Explained
1 year, 2 months ago

The potential economic and trade fallout of strained Indo-Candian diplomatic relations | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The current strain in diplomatic relations between Canada and India has raised concerns about the impact spiralling onto commercial and economic spheres of cooperation. According to Mohit Singla, Chairman at the Trade Promotion Council of India the trade between the countries is “pretty balanced.” He elaborates that Canada is ranked 14th in imports globally, but is …

Thousands of families are caught up in the fallout between Canada and India
1 year, 2 months ago

Thousands of families are caught up in the fallout between Canada and India

NPR  

Thousands of families are caught up in the fallout between Canada and India As India suspends issuing visas to Canadian citizens, those who used to straddle between the two countries are being caught in the middle of a diplomatic standoff. SARAH MCCAMMON, HOST: Tensions are running high between India and Canada after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged possible involvement by …

Renewing the bilateral pact
1 year, 2 months ago

Renewing the bilateral pact

Hindustan Times  

A week after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau triggered a diplomatic storm with his allegation about the involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Indian side is yet to see any evidence to back up the claim. The relationship between India and Canada has further dipped following the tit-for-tat expulsion of diplomats and …

Mint Primer: India-Canada standoff: How it's shaping bilateral ties
1 year, 2 months ago

Mint Primer: India-Canada standoff: How it's shaping bilateral ties

Live Mint  

From tourism to education, imports of lentils and exports of smartphones, India has had long-standing friendly ties with Canada. In 2022, an estimated 277,291 foreign tourists landed from Canada in India. Canada accounted for 4.5% of all foreign tourists arriving in the country in 2022, and these are the people directly impacted by the ban on visas by India. View …

India-Canada Dispute: Expert warns both nations of potential losses
1 year, 3 months ago

India-Canada Dispute: Expert warns both nations of potential losses

Live Mint  

The ongoing dispute between Ottawa and New Delhi concerning the killing of Khalistani terrorist could have negative repercussions for Ottawa in terms of trade and its inclusion in Indo-Pacific institutions, according to an expert. From 2012 to 2022, Canada's merchandise trade with India witnessed substantial growth, with Canadian energy products exports and Indian consumer goods imports seeing significant increases. "A …

Friction in bilateral relations won’t affect investment flows: FinMin official
1 year, 3 months ago

Friction in bilateral relations won’t affect investment flows: FinMin official

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : The diplomatic row over the killing of a Sikh leader in British Columbia will not affect the flow of Canadian investments into India, a senior finance ministry official said on Tuesday. Secondly, Canada’s pension fund and other investments into India are small and are not critical to the Indian economy," said the official, who spoke on condition …

U.K. says India trade talks 'continue as before' amid Canada allegations
1 year, 3 months ago

U.K. says India trade talks 'continue as before' amid Canada allegations

The Hindu  

The U.K. government said on September 19 that the "serious allegations" over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada will not impact its own ongoing trade negotiations with India. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s spokesperson at 10 Downing Street was asked about the impact the issue may have on India-U.K. relations after a government spokesperson said the U.K. remains …

Canada, India trade talks paused, says Piyush Goyal days after Trudeau visit for G20 summit
1 year, 3 months ago

Canada, India trade talks paused, says Piyush Goyal days after Trudeau visit for G20 summit

The Hindu  

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday confirmed that the ongoing trade negotiation with Canada has frozen due to disagreements on “certain issues”. Mr. Goyal’s remarks came soon after Canada cancelled a trade mission to India that was to arrive in Mumbai in October. This was followed by remarks by Canadian officials who accompanied Prime Minister Trudeau to the …

India puts FTA talks with Canada on hold over subversive moves
1 year, 3 months ago

India puts FTA talks with Canada on hold over subversive moves

Hindustan Times  

India has suspended free-trade talks with Canada as Ottawa is encouraging subversive elements who are carrying out anti-India activities on its soil, two officials said on Friday, adding that the talks will resume only after the impasse is resolved. Read here: Significant progress made in FTA negotiations with four countries “New Delhi will not engage in trade talks with any …

Canada-India FTA negotiations stand paused, talks to resume later: Sources
1 year, 3 months ago

Canada-India FTA negotiations stand paused, talks to resume later: Sources

India TV News  

Nearly a week after the G20 Summit concluded with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau facing massive backlash in New Delhi, India-Canada Free Trade Agreement negotiations, which were paused 'abruptly' last month, are likely to resume once the issues at both ends settled down. According to a report by the Financial Post, the trade negotiations were halted upon the request of …

India, Britain Close to Sealing Free Trade Deal
1 year, 3 months ago

India, Britain Close to Sealing Free Trade Deal

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: A Free Trade Agreement between India and the United Kingdom is on the verge of being finalised, with India expressing optimism about ongoing negotiations to resolve differences concerning the proposed FTA. Earlier in the day, the India-UK Economic Financial Dialogue took place in New Delhi, addressing a range of issues encompassing macroeconomics, financial services, trade, infrastructure, investments, and …

India-UK FTA Deal: How Rishi Sunak’s 'Internal Matter’ Became National Interest
1 year, 3 months ago

India-UK FTA Deal: How Rishi Sunak’s 'Internal Matter’ Became National Interest

The Quint  

In fact, Professor Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad of Lancaster University, has been quoted saying, “As far as being a Hindu, I’m not sure whether this has any great bearing on the kinds of crises confronting this country, nor do I think it will have any impact on … relationships with India.” He cautioned that Sunak should not be seen in any sense …

India, U.K. to continue FTA negotiations till August-end
1 year, 3 months ago

India, U.K. to continue FTA negotiations till August-end

The Hindu  

Indian and U.K. officials will continue their negotiations till the month-end to iron out differences on the proposed free trade agreement, the Commerce Ministry said on August 27. "Both leaders expressed their unwavering commitment to reaching a conclusion on a fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade deal that will enhance economic cooperation between the two countries," it added. In a …

Significant progress made in FTA negotiations with four countries
1 year, 3 months ago

Significant progress made in FTA negotiations with four countries

Hindustan Times  

India has achieved significant milestones in the ongoing free trade negotiations with at least four countries or groupings, the UK, the European Free Trade Association, the European Union, and Canada, with prospects bright for the conclusion of talks for the first two very soon, three officials aware of the development said. HT Image Bilateral negotiations with several countries and groupings, …

Trend line on India-U.K. FTA very positive, says High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami
1 year, 4 months ago

Trend line on India-U.K. FTA very positive, says High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami

The Hindu  

Ahead of the 12th round of the India-U.K. free trade agreement negotiations starting in New Delhi on August 16, the Indian High Commissioner to the U.K. has expressed optimism that officials on both sides will be “able to get something working” and find a “right fit” towards a mutually beneficial pact. High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami told PTI that he is …

India-U.K. FTA: Half the chapters in pact agreed on; working to complete deal early, says U.K. International Trade Minister
1 year, 5 months ago

India-U.K. FTA: Half the chapters in pact agreed on; working to complete deal early, says U.K. International Trade Minister

The Hindu  

The United Kingdom is keen that free trade pact being negotiated with India is completed at the earliest as it re-focuses its attention of the growing markets of the Indo-Pacific, however the financial powerhouse is not setting any deadlines for the agreements which will include deals on service sector and investments. U.K,’s Minister for International Trade, Mr. Nigel Huddleston, in …

India, Canada likely to sign deal to deepen trade, services
1 year, 7 months ago

India, Canada likely to sign deal to deepen trade, services

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a move to increase trade and expand investment in both countries, India and Canada are all set to seal an initial deal this year, while setting out a mechanism to deal with disputes at the same time. Last year, the two countries resumed negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement or CEPA, but now they said that …

India’s commerce minister to visit Canada, hold talks on trade pact
1 year, 7 months ago

India’s commerce minister to visit Canada, hold talks on trade pact

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is expected to visit Canada next week and that trip could add political momentum to the ongoing negotiations for an Early Progress Trade Agreement. India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal addresses the Open Network of Digital Commerce 'Enabling Bharat 2.0' conference, in New Delhi in April. After Canada’s Minister of …

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 …

Top Swiss delegation on India visit to take forward FTA talks
1 year, 10 months ago

Top Swiss delegation on India visit to take forward FTA talks

The Hindu  

A Swiss delegation led by the State Secretary of Economic Affairs, Helene Budliger, will be in India on Tuesday for talks on the Free Trade Agreement. “Switzerland, as part of European Free Trade Association, is very keen to conclude a long-term FTA negotiation with success and this is my top priority, because there is great potential between the economic relationship …

India, Canada FMs discuss reset in ties with Indo-Pacific strategy
1 year, 10 months ago

India, Canada FMs discuss reset in ties with Indo-Pacific strategy

The Hindu  

Indo-Pacific cooperation and trade were at the top of the agenda as Canadian Foreign Minister met with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday for the India-Canada Strategic Dialogue in Delhi. “India welcomed the announcement of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, given the shared vision of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific,” the MEA said in a statement after the meeting, adding …

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly to visit India from 6 February
1 year, 10 months ago

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly to visit India from 6 February

Firstpost  

In Delhi, Minister Joly will meet with her Indian counterpart S Jaishankar to advance Canada’s engagement with India under the Indo-Pacific Strategy, and create opportunities for growth and prosperity for the two countries Ottawa: Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly on Saturday announced that she will embark on her first official trip to India from 6 to 7 February …

In India-U.K. trade deal, focus on what is acceptable to both countries: Piyush Goyal
1 year, 11 months ago

In India-U.K. trade deal, focus on what is acceptable to both countries: Piyush Goyal

The Hindu  

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that in the talks for the proposed free trade agreement between India and the U.K., the focus is on what is acceptable to both countries and not allow sensitive issues to scuttle the discussions. "With U.K., our approach is let's focus on what is acceptable to both the countries and let us …

India FTA can be clinched this year, but no more visa offers: UK trade minister
1 year, 11 months ago

India FTA can be clinched this year, but no more visa offers: UK trade minister

India Today  

The India-UK free trade agreement is expected to be clinched this year but it won't involve any boost of free movement visa offers for Indians, British trade minister in charge of the negotiations has said. Kemi Badenoch, who was in New Delhi last month to kick off the sixth round of FTA talks with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, …

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