India-UK Trade: "The talks for the agreement are at a crucial stage now. About three reviews have happened so far at the highest level," they said, adding both countries are working to iron out differences on the remaining issues.
The India-UK free trade agreement negotiations are at a crucial stage, with the Prime Minister s Office reviewing progress on February 16. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal attended the meeting. Both countries are working to resolve remaining issues. The pact covers 26 chapters, including goods, services, investments, and intellectual property rights.
The negotiations for the proposed India-UK free trade agreement are at an advanced stage, and both sides are working to iron out differences on the remaining issues, a top government official said on Thursday. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said the negotiations are taking time because "we want" to safeguard India s interest.
Free Trade Agreement: India and the UK are engaged in crucial talks for a significant free-trade deal before general elections next year in India. The UK delegation, led by trade negotiations director Amanda Brooks and economic adviser Douglas McNeill, held discussions in New Delhi, aiming to expand a trading relationship exceeding $24 billion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to finalise the deal amid a short political window.
India News: India and the UK are not working on any specific deadline for the conclusion of their free trade agreement negotiations. Commerce Secretary Sunil Bart