India's World : India-UK Looking To Enhance Partnership

Описание: In this edition of India’s World we will analyze the status of India-Uk ties. India and the UK on December 15th resolved to fast track discussions on a trade deal as well as concluding a comprehensive migration and mobility partnership agreement, a move that comes in the backdrop of Britain looking at ways to offset adverse financial implications of its exit from the European Union. During talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and visiting British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, the two sides discussed ways to further deepen trade and investment ties as well as to hasten post-COVID-19 economic recovery. At a joint press conference with Jaishankar, Raab exuded confidence of firming up an ''Enhanced Trade Partnership'' next year, which he said, could be a stepping stone towards a future free trade agreement. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said both sides recognised the importance of fast-tracking the discussions on a trade deal to tap the full potential of bilateral trade and economic relations. In the wake of Brexit, the UK has been looking at ramping up trade cooperation with leading economies like India.

Anchor: Frank Rausan Pereira

Topic: India-UK Looking To Enhance Partnership

Guest: Jitendra Nath Misra, Former Ambassador

: Prof. Harsh V Pant, Head, Strategic Studies, ORF

: Pramit Pal Chaudhuri, Foreign Affairs Editor, Hindustan Times