The next round of talks for the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK is all set to start on January 10, 2024 to resolve remaining issues and conclude the negotiations. The 13th round of negotiations for the proposed pact was held between September 18 and December 15. The UK and India will continue to negotiate towards a comprehensive and ambitious FTA. These negotiations would focus on complex issues in the areas of goods, services, and investment.
Issues that are pending include duty cuts on electric vehicles, whiskey, and the movement of professionals. Talks are also progressing on the proposed Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). India and the UK launched the talks for an FTA in January 2022 with a view to boost economic ties between the two nations. There are 26 chapters in the agreement, which include goods, services, investments and intellectual property rights.
The Indian industry is demanding greater access for its skilled professionals from sectors like IT, and healthcare in the UK market, besides market access for several goods at zero customs duties. The bilateral trade between India and the UK increased to $20.36 billion in 2022-23 from $17.5 billion in 2021-22.
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