India, U.K. looking at interim trade agreement: Harsh Vardhan Shringla
The Hindu
He was addressing the India Global Forum in London virtually from New Delhi.
amid negotiations towards a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Thursday.
Addressing the India Global Forum (IGF) in London virtually from New Delhi, Mr. Shringla noted that British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss visit to India, expected over two days starting from Friday, will add further momentum to the partnership as it coincides with the U.K.’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) arriving in Mumbai for joint exercises.
“We are negotiating a Free Trade Agreement as things stand. We are also looking at an interim trade agreement,” said Mr. Shringla.
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