Indian and U.K. officials will continue their negotiations till the august-end to iron out differences on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA). In a statement, commerce ministry said negotiations will be followed by a review at the higher level. Ahead of G20 Trade and Investment Ministers Meeting (TIMM) at Jaipur, the progress of the negotiations was reviewed by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and UK's Secretary of State for Trade Kemi Badenoch. Both leaders reiterated their shared vision of achieving a mutually beneficial trade deal based on the principle of reciprocity that reflects the evolving economic landscapes of both India and the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) countries. Mr. Goyal and Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs Helene Budliger Artieda also held talks on ways to strengthen economic ties.
News On AIR | August 28, 2023 11:17 AM | Indian and U.K. officials to continue negotiations to iron out differences on FTA