New Delhi: Talks on the much-anticipated Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom have been revived, with both nations eager to push negotiations forward, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Wednesday.
Addressing reporters, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted that seven rounds of discussions had already taken place, with the eighth round set to continue soon. “The FTA discussions with the UK are being relaunched, and both sides remain dedicated to moving them forward,” Jaiswal stated, emphasizing the goal of reaching an agreement at the earliest.
The renewed push for the trade deal follows an announcement made in March by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds. During their meeting in Delhi, the ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties through the FTA, which is expected to enhance bilateral trade and investment.
#WATCH | Delhi | On PM Modi’s meeting with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “This happened on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok…The leaders exchanged notes on India’s relief assistance provided to Myanmar as part of… pic.twitter.com/St70fyMPai
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2025
On the diplomatic front, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Myanmar’s Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on April 4 during the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. The conversation primarily revolved around India’s humanitarian support to Myanmar and the political situation in the neighboring country.
Jaiswal noted that General Hlaing expressed appreciation for India’s aid under Operation Brahma, which provided critical relief assistance to Myanmar. PM Modi, in turn, reiterated India’s stance on the necessity of restoring democracy through inclusive and transparent elections. The two leaders also reviewed development projects that India is undertaking in Myanmar, reflecting New Delhi’s continued engagement in the region.
Click here for Latest Fact Checked News On NewsMobile WhatsApp Channel
For viral videos and Latest trends subscribe to NewsMobile YouTube Channel and Follow us on Instagram
