UK PM Boris Johnson's India Visit Likely This Month, Free Trade Pact On Cards: Report
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"A trade deal with India's booming economy offers huge benefits for British businesses, workers and consumers," Britain's Prime Minister Johnson said at the formal launch of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks earlier this year.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is planning a visit to India towards the end of this month with a focus on strengthening bilateral ties against the backdrop of the ongoing India-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations, according to official sources.
The visit, which is expected around April 22, is long overdue after Boris Johnson was forced to cancel planned visits to India twice last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
While Downing Street is yet to confirm any details, an in-person meeting was discussed during a phone call between Boris Johnson and Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month.
"The leaders welcomed India and the UK's strong and prosperous relationship, and agreed to continue to build on trade, security and business ties in the coming weeks and months. They looked forward to meeting in-person at the earliest opportunity," a Downing Street spokesperson said in a readout of the call on March 22.
