Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal addresses CII's Session on Post-Brexit UK and India

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal today addressed CII's Session on Post-Brexit UK and India, along with Secretary of State for International Trade for the UK, Ms Liz Truss.

 

Mr Goyal said, India is excited to be hosting UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson as chief guest on the 71st Republic Day Celebrations, next year. He said this will be a turning point in our historical relationship.

 

Mr Goyal hoped that the early harvest proposition of India, within the framework of a larger Free Trade Agreement, which we are working towards, will be



accepted by the UK. He said, the early harvest proposition will help us grab the low hanging fruits, so that both sides can enjoy the taste of the wonderful fruits. 

The Minister said, we are looking at possibilities of trade in goods and services and investments being a part of our enhanced trade partnership. He added we are looking at an option to see if it can be converted into an early harvest agreement. Mr Goyal said that both the nations have time-tested relationships, which needs to be reinvigorated at the political, business as well as the social spectrum.