Driving commercial and political engagement between Asia, the Middle East and Europe
Driving commercial and political engagement between Asia, the Middle East and Europe
Driving commercial and political engagement between Asia, the Middle East and Europe
Harjinder Kang, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia and British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India, provided Asia House Corporate Members with insights into the UK-India relationship at an exclusive, off-the-record digital briefing on Wednesday, 6 November.
Joining from Mumbai, Commissioner Kang offered an in-depth overview of the current state of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. He also shared insights on how UK businesses could align with the priorities of the Indian government to capitalise on emerging opportunities.
Asia House Corporate Members engaged Commissioner Kang in a wide-ranging Q&A session, discussing topics including India’s state-level trade approaches, UK-India tax policies, and the impact of India-Gulf trade relations. Members explored impacts of climate and sustainability efforts, as well as new opportunities for investment partnerships. Commissioner Kang also addressed the practical implications of domestic reforms in India aimed at enhancing ease of business, as well as the new UK Office for Investment’s expected role in strengthening UK-India commercial ties.
The session also covered the evolving UK and India visa and immigration policies impacting cross-border trade and movement. Moderated by Asia House Director of Corporate Affairs Charlie Humphreys, the briefing provided valuable insights into the advancing economic partnership between the UK and India and the path ahead for trade and investment between the two nations.
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