Britain’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, has arrived in India for talks with local leaders and business figures. The goal of his visit is to strengthen Britain’s relationship with India and boost trade between the two countries.
Lammy views India as a crucial partner in helping Britain grow its economy and address climate change. With India’s economy set to become the third largest in the world, the UK is keen to secure a free trade agreement. This is a priority for the new Labour government, led by Sir Keir Starmer, who is focusing on increasing trade with India as part of his economic strategy.
Trade talks with India have been on hold for months despite ongoing negotiations over the past two years. Earlier this year, India finalized a free trade agreement with Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Lammy sees a trade deal with India as a major opportunity for Britain post-Brexit.
This visit follows Lammy’s recent trip to Europe to improve relations with the EU. Besides economic goals, Lammy aims to rebuild Britain’s ties with developing countries in the Global South, seeing India as a rising power of the 21st century.
BBC reports that Lammy’s trip is part of the UK’s strategy to enhance international relations amid political instability in Europe and the US.
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