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Joint outcome statement: UK-India round nine FTA negotiations

Round nine of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of India

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 10 May 2023

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In continuation of the eighth round of negotiations held during 20-31 March 2023 in new Delhi, the United Kingdom and the Republic of India held the ninth round of talks during 24-28 April for a UK-India FTA.

As with previous rounds, these were conducted in a hybrid fashion - a number of officials from India travelled to London and others attended virtually.

During the round, detailed discussions took place across a range of policy areas.

The tenth round of negotiations is due to take place in the coming months.

Published 10 May 2023