Talks between trade representatives of
India and United Kingdom on the proposed Free Trade Agreement have not yielded
positive results so far despite long drawn negotiations between September 18 to
December 15.
At the end of
the 45daylong meeting described as 13th round an official release
issued did not mention any positive outcome except that they would resume
negotiations in January 2024
The round
included sessions both in person, in London and Delhi, and virtual talks. These
negotiations focussed on complex issues including goods, services, and
investment.
The UK and
India will continue to negotiate towards a comprehensive and
ambitious Free Trade Agreement.
The fourteenth round of negotiations will
take place in January 2024.