The 2+2 dialogue between the foreign and defence ministers was instituted as part of an overall goal to expand strategic cooperation between the two countries. India has such a framework for talks with a very few countries including the US and Japan.
Remarks by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at 26th International Conference on the Future of Asia
The following is the full text of remarks by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the 26th International Conference on the Future of Asia. Mr. President, Ladies and gentlemen, It is my great pleasure today to attend and address the 26th International Conference on the Future of Asia. At the outset, I would like to thank the Government of Japan and Nikkei Inc. for inviting me to this very significant Conference. Let me take this opportunity, on behalf of the Government of Viet Nam and from my own heart, to extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all distinguished leaders and participants.
UK Formally Kicks Off Talks on India FTA, Wants Tariffs on Whisky, British-Made Cars Slashed
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The UK has been eyeing free-trade agreements with other nations since its exit from the EU. In 2019, UK’s trade with India was $31.8 billion, which both governments want to double by 2030. UK views an FTA with India not only through an economic lens, but also as a way to shift its focus to the Indo-Pacific region in a post-Brexit world.
The United Kingdom on Tuesday kicked off talks for a Free-Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, a 14-week process that will involve the International Trade Department holding talks with British stakeholders on what they want out of a pact with the South Asian economy.