The India-UK Free Trade Agreement, signed after three years of negotiations, is a pivotal moment for both nations. It aims to diversify India's trade and diplomatic relationships while offering the UK a crucial post-Brexit economic opportunity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit includes discussions on global trade tensions initiated by Donald Trump's tariffs. India's foreign secretary described the agreement as significant, noting that legal vetting is almost complete. The Independent emphasizes its commitment to unbiased journalism, funded by donations to ensure accessibility beyond paywalls.
The long-awaited signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, agreed in May after three years of negotiations and described variously as landmark and historic, is the centrepiece of the visit.
For India, it offers a chance to diversify trade and diplomatic partnerships. For the UK, still grappling with post-Brexit trade issues, the deal represents a rare economic breakthrough.
This is a significant agreement, Vikram Misri, India's foreign secretary, told reporters on Tuesday, adding that legal vetting of the deal was near completion.
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