India and Britain could sign a free trade agreement (FTA) this year as both countries have reached consensus on the broad contours of the proposed deal aiming to boost economic growth and jobs, a top trade ministry official said.
PM Modi raised the issue of security of Indian diplomatic establishments in the UK and called for strong action against anti-India elements by the UK Government.
India’s moment – as editorials from some of the country’s English newspapers pointed out – was overshadowed by the global threat that has loomed since February this year, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.