UK Parl delegation to discuss trade, research ties in India
The cross-party delegation, being led by Indian-origin House of Lords peer Baroness Sandy Verma, are scheduled to hold meetings with senior ministers and business leaders
London: A British Parliamentary delegation made up of the India (Trade & Investment) All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) will arrive in New Delhi on Sunday for a four-city tour to explore two-way trade and research and development collaborations.
The cross-party delegation, being led by Indian-origin House of Lords peer Baroness Sandy Verma, are scheduled to hold meetings with senior ministers and business leaders with the backing of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The discussions come against the backdrop of the eighth round of negotiations between officials on both sides towards a free trade agreement (FTA). The tour, which will also cover Ahmedabad, Pune and Mumbai, marks a parliamentary visit from the UK to India after a six-year gap.
“As President of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on India (Trade & Investment), I am delighted to be co-leading this delegation,” said Verma. “It is long overdue as the last Parliamentary delegation to India was six years ago. We are looking forward to engaging with senior Indian ministers to discuss matters ranging from the FTA to green technology, to gender inclusivity.
