Piyush Goyal meets UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in London

ANI April 30, 2025 230 views

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to strengthen economic ties between India and the UK. He also held discussions with fintech and jewellery industry leaders, including Revolut’s Martin Gilbert and De Beers’ Al Cook. Goyal emphasized India’s growth potential and the need for global partnerships in key sectors. The visit aims to boost trade collaboration and mutual prosperity.

"Immensely grateful for the warm and gracious hospitality extended by our UK partners. Looking forward to tangible outcomes of our shared vision." – Piyush Goyal
London, April 30: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met with David Lammy, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom, at the joint India-UK business reception held at Lancaster House here.

Key Points

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Goyal explores fintech growth with Revolut Chair Martin Gilbert

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Discusses gems & jewellery sector with De Beers CEO Al Cook

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Engages UK trade leaders for stronger economic ties

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Highlights India-UK partnership potential at business reception

Goyal is on a two-day visit to the UK for a series of discussions aimed at deepening economic cooperation.

He also addressed the gathering on Tuesday, alongside UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds, and spoke about the bright future ahead for the India-UK partnership.

https://x.com/PiyushGoyal/status/1917286177503338553

In a post on X, Goyal wrote, "Immensely grateful for the warm and gracious hospitality extended by our UK partners. Looking forward to tangible outcomes of our shared vision."

On the first day of his visit, Goyal met with various industry leaders to explore new opportunities. He held a meeting with Martin Gilbert, Chairperson of Revolut App, where they discussed the immense growth potential in India's fintech ecosystem.

They also spoke about the importance of partnerships with global players to drive innovation and support the sector's expansion.

In a social media post, the minister said, "Met with Mr. Martin Gilbert, Chairperson, @RevolutApp. Exchanged views on the immense opportunities in India's fintech ecosystem and the importance of partnerships with global players to drive innovation and growth."

Goyal also met with Al Cook, CEO of De Beers Group, and his team. Their discussions focused on global trends in the Gems and Jewellery sector, India's opportunities in the industry, sustainable practices, and the growth prospects for the diamond business.

Later in the day, Goyal interacted with members of the Indian business delegation over dinner. The discussions centred around the strong growth of Indian industries and explored avenues for greater collaboration with the UK for mutual prosperity.

The minister said in another post, "Interacted with members of the Indian business delegation over dinner. Discussed the robust growth of our industry and avenues for greater collaboration with the UK for mutual prosperity."

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Great to see our ministers actively engaging with global partners! The fintech sector especially has so much potential in India. Hope these discussions lead to concrete investments and job opportunities 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I wish there was more transparency about the actual outcomes of these meetings. What specific agreements were reached? The public deserves to know beyond just photo ops and pleasantries.
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Amit S.
The gems and jewelry sector discussion is particularly interesting! India has such skilled artisans - hope this leads to better global market access for them ✨
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Neha P.
As someone working in fintech, these global partnerships are exactly what we need to scale our innovations. Revolut coming to India would be game-changing! 🚀
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Sanjay D.
The India-UK relationship has come a long way. My grandfather worked for the British railways, and now we're discussing partnerships as equals. How times have changed!
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Tanya R.
Hope sustainable practices in the diamond business were seriously discussed. The environmental impact of mining needs urgent attention. Good to see it mentioned at least!

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