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Trade Agreements

Asked by Clive JonesLiberal DemocratDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 13 March 2025UIN 36931

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with his Indian counterpart on free trade negotiations with that country.

Answered by Mr Douglas Alexander

The Business and Trade Secretary travelled to New Delhi in February where he engaged closely with his counterpart, Minister Goyal, to relaunch and progress negotiations towards a deal that delivers on our mutual interests of economic growth.

Following from this they are continuing to work together closely to direct negotiating teams, capitalise on the positive momentum, and secure a deal that strengthens our trade and investment relationship.

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