(VOVWORLD) - India and the UK on Tuesday adopted the ‘Roadmap 2030’ during a virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to elevate bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Source: PTI) |
The two Prime Ministers launched an ‘Enhanced Trade Partnership’ that has set the ambitious target of more than doubling bilateral trade by 2030. Under the ETP, India and the UK have agreed on a roadmap for negotiating a comprehensive and balanced FTA.
A new India-UK Global Innovation Partnership’ was announced that supports the transfer of Indian innovations to selected developing countries, starting with Africa. The two agreed to expand cooperation on emerging technologies, including Digital and ICT products, work on supply chain resilience, and strengthen defense and security ties, particularly in the maritime, counter-terrorism and cyberspace domains.
India and the UK launched a comprehensive partnership on migration and mobility that will increase the mobility of students and professionals between the two countries. The Roadmap will pave the way for a deeper and stronger engagement over the next ten years in the key areas of people-to-people contacts, trade and economy, defense and security, climate action, and health.