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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Trade Update

31 January 2022 · Department for International Trade

Proposed by Anne-Marie Trevelyan Con Berwick-upon-Tweed

Business & Trade

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At a glance

Key points

  • UK and India initiated virtual talks for a Free Trade Agreement in January 2022.
  • Officials from both countries have engaged in over 90 hours of discussions across 32 sessions.
  • The second round of negotiations is set to start on 7 March 2022.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the progress of virtual talks between the UK and India for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that began in January 2022.

Action requested

Officials from both countries have completed over 90 hours of discussions across 32 sessions covering various policy areas. The second round of negotiations is scheduled to commence on 7 March 2022, with the aim of reaching a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement.

Key facts

  • Negotiations between UK and India for an FTA started virtually from 17-28 January 2022.
  • Over 90 hours of virtual discussions were conducted across 32 sessions covering 26 policy areas.
  • The second round of negotiations is scheduled to begin on 7 March 2022.
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