UK and India push for trade growth amid West Asia conflict impact
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- Developments
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What happened
Acting British High Commissioner Ben Mellor reported that Andy Burnham conveyed a desire to visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mellor also noted that India and the UK are aiming to double bilateral trade to approximately USD 120 billion by 2030.
From indiatimes.com
Why it matters
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement has improved the environment for businesses seeking to invest and trade across both countries. Concurrently, the UK economy is addressing headwinds from conflict in West Asia, which drives economic shocks.
From indiatimes.com
Who's involved
- Andy BurnhamBritish politician who expressed interest in visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Narendra ModiPrime Minister of India who received the request from Andy Burnham
- West AsiaGeopolitical region whose conflict impacts the UK economy
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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The entities involved
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Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India since 2014
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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West Asia
western region of Asia