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India Trade Negotiations: Update

12 May 2022

Proposing MP
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for International Trade

At a Glance

Issue Summary

Anne-Marie Trevelyan provides an update on the third round of UK-India Free Trade Agreement negotiations.

Action Requested

No specific action requested, but the government will continue to negotiate and keep Parliament informed of progress towards a comprehensive deal worth £24.3 billion in trade between the nations.

Key Facts

  • The third round of UK-India FTA negotiations took place from April 25 to May 6.
  • Talks focused on draft treaty text across 23 policy areas over 60 sessions.
  • The fourth round is scheduled for June 2022.
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