Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:55am on 19 Nov 2024,Tuesday India Global
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Indian PM Narendra Modi at the G20 Summit in Brazil, aiming to revive stalled India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks. Starmer emphasized the importance of a trade deal to support UK jobs and economic growth. Modi highlighted India's commitment to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, prioritizing technology, green energy, and security. Negotiations, stalled since May, face challenges in goods, services, and investment. The UK’s trade with India reached £42B in June 2024. Both leaders expressed optimism about concluding a balanced, mutually beneficial agreement to strengthen bilateral ties.
