India and the UK have recommitted to finalizing a mutually beneficial free trade agreement (FTA) at the UK-India Strategic Dialogue in London. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and his UK counterpart, Sir Philip Barton, discussed progress on the 2030 Roadmap and future collaboration areas, including health, climate, trade, and defense. This dialogue also highlighted successful projects like the world's first malaria vaccine and India's G20 Presidency. Additionally, ongoing India-UK defense collaboration and demands for better market access in sectors such as IT, healthcare, and legal services were addressed.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized India s need to showcase its rich heritage and civilization on the global stage, following its successful G20 presidency. Speaking at an event organized by the Sabhyata Foundation, which has taken charge of several historic monuments in Delhi, Jaishankar highlighted the importance of cultural rebalancing to counter the dominance of certain countries or regions.