UK-India to restart trade talks:PM Modi in G20:On the sidelines of the G20 Summit held in Brazil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed United Kingdom counterpart, Keir Starmer , that India is set to open two Consulates General of India in UK's Belfast and Manchester. "Recognizing the ample opportunities for further engagement between the two sides in the light of growing bilateral economic and business relations and with a view to better serve the consular requirements of the Indian community in the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Modi announced the establishment of two new Consulates General of India in the United Kingdom in Belfast and Manchester. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)"India is the fifth largest economy in the world and a vital trading partner for the UK. We believe there is a good deal to be done here that works for both nations," said UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds. He further affirmed India's support for Brazil's initiative to form a global alliance against hunger and poverty.

Source: The Times November 19, 2024 02:41 UTC