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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The recent India-UK Free Trade Agreement was highlighted as a significant milestone for economic collaboration. Jaishankar emphasized India's firm stance against terrorism and appreciation for UK's support. The meeting underscored growing strategic and economic cooperation between the two nations.

Key Points: Jaishankar Highlights India-UK Trade Milestone in Strategic Meet

  • India-UK FTA set to boost bilateral trade and investment
  • Zero-tolerance approach to terrorism reaffirmed
  • Strong people-to-people connections emerging
  • Infrastructure financial bridge to unlock capital flows
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India-UK FTA will propel bilateral trade, strengthen supply chains: Jaishankar during meeting with UK Foreign Secretary

External Affairs Minister discusses India-UK Free Trade Agreement, terrorism stance, and bilateral strategic partnership with UK Foreign Secretary

"The recent conclusion of the India-UK FTA is truly a milestone - S. Jaishankar"

New Delhi, June 7

Noting that the recent conclusion of the India-UK FTA and the Double Contribution Convention is truly a milestone, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday it will propel two-way trade and investment and contribute to the strengthening of supply and value chains."

In his remarks during a meeting with the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Jaishankar said India practices a policy of zero-tolerance against terrorism and expects its partners to understand this.

"I am pleased to welcome you back to India. We just had a very good meeting with Prime Minister Modi, and I think your visit at this time gives us an occasion to assess our comprehensive strategic partnership, which I believe has strengthened across all sectors in recent times," he said.

"The recent conclusion of the India-UK FTA (Free Trade Agreement) and the Double Contribution Convention is truly a milestone. It will not only propel our two-way trade and investment but will also have a positive effect on other strategic aspects of our bilateral ties. It would also contribute to the strengthening of supply and value chains," he added.

Jaishankar said India will never countenance perpetrators of evil being put at par with its victims. "I thank the Government of the United Kingdom for the strong condemnation of the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and for your solidarity and support to India in the fight against terrorism," he said.

The minister said that the UK-India infrastructure financial bridge can unlock quality long-term capital flows from the United Kingdom to India.

"There's very good collaboration in the education sector with many more universities. I believe planning to establish their campuses in India," he said.

Jaishankar said that people-to-people ties are getting stronger.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
This FTA is a game-changer for Indian businesses! 🇮🇳🤝🇬🇧 With easier access to UK markets, our MSMEs can finally compete globally. Hope the government ensures small businesses get proper guidance to benefit from this agreement.
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Priya M.
While trade benefits are welcome, I hope our negotiators didn't compromise on data privacy and digital sovereignty. UK companies have different standards and we must protect Indian consumers' interests first.
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Amit S.
Good to see education partnerships getting stronger. If UK universities set up campuses here, it'll save Indian students crores in foreign exchange. But will the fees be affordable for middle-class families? That's the real question.
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Sunita R.
The infrastructure financial bridge sounds promising! India needs quality long-term investments, not hot money that comes and goes. Hope this brings more British investment into renewable energy projects across our villages.
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Vikram J.
Appreciate UK's support against terrorism. But actions speak louder than words - hope they'll actually deport all wanted criminals taking shelter there. The FTA should have included strict extradition clauses.
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Neha P.
As someone in the textile industry, I'm excited about reduced tariffs! But government must ensure UK doesn't dump cheap products here that could hurt local manufacturers. Balance is key in any trade deal.

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