- After Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British counterpart Rishi Sunak agreed on the “early conclusion” of the free trade agreement, India announced on Thursday that it is working “sincerely” with the UK to finalise it.
- “Both sides are working diligently on the free trade deal,” External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.
- When asked about the FTA, he commented.
- “As mentioned, trade ministers and their teams should handle discussions. Status unknown. I have no deadline, “”Bagchi”