Theresa May lays groundwork for post-Brexit India trade deal
7 Nov 2016 11:04 AM IST7 Nov 2016 11:04 AM IST
A British official said May had made India a priority as it matters now more than ever, given that its current 7 percent growth.
British Prime Minister Theresa May will seek to lay the groundwork on Monday for a potential post-Brexit free trade deal with the world's fastest-growing major economy on a landmark visit to India. (Photo: Agencies)- Earlier on Monday, Modi and May inaugurated a technology summit to boost trade in advanced scientific and technology businesses.(Photo: PTI)
- According to Britain's trade office, India is the second-largest international job creator in the country. Indian companies currently employ more than 100,000 people in the UK. (Photo: PTI)
- Meanwhile, May would like Indian companies to invest in Britain. In recent years, India has emerged as the third-biggest investor in Britain, creating thousands of new jobs as the UK prepares for its EU exit, or Brexit. (Photo: PTI)
- Modi hopes to attract British companies to invest in India and urge Britain to ease visa restrictions on Indian business leaders traveling to the UK. (Photo: PTI)
- May arrived in New Delhi late Sunday on her first trip outside of Europe since she became prime minister in July. She was accompanied by trade officials and a large business delegation consisting predominantly of small and medium-sized businesses. (Photo: PTI)
- Accompanied by a delegation of around three dozen business leaders, May arrived in the smog-bound capital New Delhi late Sunday and will travel to the tech hub of Bangalore on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)
- Speaking before her departure from London, May said the two countries were natural partners and she was committed to rebooting an age-old relationship in this age of opportunity. (Photo: AP)
- Liam Fox, in charge of a new department for international trade, is travelling with her and due to hold detailed talks with his Indian opposite number Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday. (Photo: Twitter/PIB)
- Although Britain cannot sign any bilateral trade deals until it has left the European Union most likely in 2019 May's visit is seen as signalling a desire to get the ball rolling as early as possible. (Photo: Twitter/PIB)
- A British official said May had made India a priority as it matters now more than ever, given that its current seven percent growth is better than all other major economies. (Photo: Twitter/PIB)
- In her first bilateral trip outside the European Union since taking office in July, Britain's premier meets her counterpart Narendra Modi and address industrialists at the start of a two-day visit. (Photo: Twitter/PIB)
British Prime Minister Theresa May will seek to lay the groundwork on Monday for a potential post-Brexit free trade deal with the world\'s fastest-growing major economy on a landmark visit to India. (Photo: Agencies)
A British official said May had made India a priority as it matters now more than ever, given that its current 7 percent growth.
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