Overview

• Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a two-day visit to London, advancing negotiations on the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
• The proposed FTA, covering goods, services, investments, and intellectual property rights, has seen 25 of its 26 chapters finalized.
• Goyal held productive meetings with UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and other senior officials to address remaining issues.
• The deal is expected to significantly enhance the current £41 billion annual trade relationship between India and the UK.
• Following his UK visit, Goyal will engage in trade discussions in Norway and Brussels to strengthen India's broader European partnerships.