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NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is hopeful that India and the UK will find a “landing point” in the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations.
Addressing a special Diwali reception organised by the Indian High Commission in London, he described the India-UK relation as a “positive force”. He was joined at the event by UK Foreign Office Minister Lord Tariq Ahmad and Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami.
Jaishankar also called on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and extended Diwali greetings to him on behalf of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PM Sunak and EAM expressed satisfaction at positive momentum in enhancing bilateral relationship as an important factor in addressing contemporary challenges. They also reviewed implementation of Roadmap 2030 and discussed ongoing FTA negotiations.
The minister returned on November 16 from a five-day visit to Britain that was meant to give “new impetus to the friendly ties” between the two countries.
