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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
India, UK hold 17th UK-India Foreign Office Consultations, 1st Strategic Exports, Technology Cooperation Dialogue
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and UK Permanent Under-Secretary Oliver Robbins co-chaired the 17th UK-India Foreign Office Consultations and the inaugural Strategic Exports and Technology Cooperation Dialogue in the national capital on Tuesday, focusing on deepening the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across trade, technology, defence, and people-to-people exchanges. The Foreign Secretary also thanked the UK Government for its expression of solidarity and support in India's fight against terrorism. '17th India-UK Foreign Office Consultations and 1st Strategic Exports and Technology Cooperation Dialogue co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Permanent Under Secretary Oliver Robbins were held in New Delhi. Wide ranging discussions on entire gamut of bilateral relations focusing on further deepening & diversifying India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in areas of Trade & Economy, Technology, Science, Innovation, Defence & Security, Education, Health & Climate & People-to-People exchanges took place. They also discussed the regional & global issues of topical significance. Foreign Secretary thanked UK Government for the expression of solidarity and support to India in fight against terrorism,' the Ministry of External Affairs stated in a post on X. 'I'm delighted to be in India to help advance one of the UK's most vital partnerships in the world. In a more complex world, there is strong ambition from both governments to take this partnership to even greater heights. I'm looking forward to working with Foreign Secretary Misri to make that a reality,' Robbins stated during the meeting. According to a statement from the UK High Commission, the discussions reviewed significant breakthroughs like the historic trade deal. They set an ambitious roadmap for the next decade, underscoring the UK's commitment to economic growth and mutual cooperation on global issues. 'They welcomed the significant breakthroughs achieved across the full breadth of the partnership since consultations in London last year, including the announcement of the historic trade deal. Economic growth is the number one mission of the UK Government. Both agreed to work towards implementing the shared vision of the two prime ministers for an ambitious partnership between the UK and India over the next decade,' the statement read. 'This year's consultations included the inaugural Strategic Exports and Technology Cooperation Dialogue, aimed at building mutual understanding of systems and agreeing on areas for future cooperation on key sectors such as technology and defence,' it further added. The Under-Secretary is also expected to meet a wide range of Indian Government partners, including on the G20 and Home Affairs. (ANI)
United News of India
3 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
FS Misri, UK Permanent Under Secretary Robbins co-chair Foreign Office Consultations
New Delhi, June 3 (UNI) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and UK Permanent Under Secretary Oliver Robbins today co-chaired the 17th India-UK Foreign Office Consultations and 1st Strategic Exports and Technology Cooperation Dialogue during which they focused on further deepening and diversifying the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The MEA spokesperson in a post on X said that Foreign Secretary Miri thanked the UK Government for their expression of solidarity and support to India in the fight against terrorism. '17th India-UK Foreign Office Consultations and 1st Strategic Exports and Technology Cooperation Dialogue co-chaired by Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri and Permanent Under Secretary @Ollyrobbins were held in New Delhi. 'Wide ranging discussions on entire gamut of bilateral relations focusing on further deepening & diversifying India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in areas of Trade & Economy, Technology, Science, Innovation, Defence & Security, Education, Health & Climate & People-to-People exchanges took place. They also discussed the regional & global issues of topical significance. 'Foreign Secretary thanked UK Government for expression of solidarity and support to India in fight against terrorism.' The UK, in a readout, said the two sides 'welcomed the significant breakthroughs achieved across the full breadth of the partnership since consultations in London last year, including the announcement of the historic trade deal. Economic growth is the number one mission of the UK Government. Both agreed to work towards implementing the shared vision of the two prime ministers for an ambitious partnership between the UK and India over the next decade.' This year's consultations included the inaugural Strategic Exports and Technology Cooperation Dialogue, aimed at building mutual understanding of systems and agreeing on areas for future cooperation on key sectors such as technology and defence, the UK High Commission said in a statement. Oliver Robbins, Permanent Under-Secretary at the FCDO, said: 'I'm delighted to be in India to help advance one of the UK's most vital partnerships in the world. In a more complex world, there is strong ambition from both governments to take this partnership to even greater heights.' UNI RN
India Gazette
06-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
India, UK successfully conclude Free Trade Agreement
New Delhi [India], May 6 (ANI): India and the United Kingdom on Tuesday successfully concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), along with a Double Taxation Avoidance Convention. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the announcement about the successful FTA deal. Describing the FTA deal as ambitious and mutually beneficial, PM Modi emphasised that these agreements will significantly strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and boost trade, investment, innovation, and job creation across both economies. Sharing a post on X, PM Modi said, 'Delighted to speak with my friend PM @Keir_Starmer. In a historic milestone, India and the UK have successfully concluded an ambitious and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement, along with a Double Contribution Convention.' The post added, 'These landmark agreements will further deepen our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and catalyse trade, investment, growth, job creation, and innovation in both our economies. I look forward to welcoming PM Starmer to India soon.' The Prime Minister's Office in a statement said, 'Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer had a telephone conversation today. The two leaders welcomed the successful conclusion of an ambitious and mutually beneficial India-UK Free Trade Agreement along with the Double Contribution Convention.' 'The Leaders described it a historic milestone in the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership that would foster trade, investment, innovation and job creation in both the economies. Both agreed that the landmark agreements between the two big and open market economies of the world will open new opportunities for businesses, strengthen economic linkages, and deepen people-to-people ties,' the statement added. PM Starmer said that strengthening alliances and reducing trade barriers with economies around the world is part of their Plan for Change to deliver a stronger and more secure economy. The two leaders agreed that expanding economic and commercial ties between India and the UK remain a cornerstone of the increasingly robust and multifaceted partnership. The conclusion of a balanced, equitable and ambitious FTA, covering trade in goods and services, is expected to significantly enhance bilateral trade, generate new avenues for employment, raise living standards, and improve the overall well-being of citizens in both countries. It will also unlock new potential for the two nations to jointly develop products and services for global markets. This agreement cements the strong foundations of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and paves the way for a new era of collaboration and prosperity. Prime Minister Modi invited Prime Minister Starmer to visit India. The leaders agreed to remain in touch. (ANI)
Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
India, UK secure ‘historic' free trade agreement, also bags Double Contribution Convention
India and the United Kingdom have clinched a long-elusive free trade agreement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday after a telephonic conversation with UK PM Keir Starmer. Taking to social media platform X, Modi wrote: 'Delighted to speak with my friend PM @Keir_Starmer. In a historic milestone, India and the UK have successfully concluded an ambitious and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement, along with a Double Contribution Convention.' Stressing on the importance of the deal, Modi said the 'landmark agreements will further deepen our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and catalyse trade, investment, growth, job creation, and innovation in both our economies. I look forward to welcoming PM Starmer to India soon.' Modi and Starmer described the deal as a 'historic milestone in the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership that would foster trade, investment, innovation and job creation in both the economies. Both agreed that the landmark agreements between the two big and open market economies of the world will open new opportunities for businesses, strengthen economic linkages, and deepen people-to-people ties'. PM Starmer said that strengthening alliances and reducing trade barriers with economies around the world is part of their Plan for Change to deliver a stronger and more secure economy. The two leaders agreed that expanding economic and commercial ties between India and the UK remain a cornerstone of the increasingly robust and multifaceted partnership. The conclusion of a balanced, equitable and ambitious FTA, covering trade in goods and services, is expected to significantly enhance bilateral trade, generate new avenues for employment, raise living standards, and improve the overall well-being of citizens in both countries. It will also unlock new potential for the two nations to jointly develop products and services for global markets. This agreement cements the strong foundations of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and paves the way for a new era of collaboration and prosperity.
