India on Tuesday reiterated the need for international partnership to deal with the pandemic and called for stronger trade cooperation with the United Kingdom. “Both Leaders emphasised that global cooperation and solidarity are key to fighting the pandemic and achieving sustainable and inclusive recovery. In all, PM Johnson declared £1 billion worth trade and investment deals between two sides that also included software giant Infosys. The Prime Ministers of U.K. and India announced that both sides will negotiate a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement that will double bilateral trade by 2030. Both sides agreed to work together to ensure “permanent and comprehensive ceasefire leading to sustainable peace”.

Source: The Hindu May 04, 2021 14:41 UTC