Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) reflects the growing strength and global standing of the country.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a felicitation ceremony here, the Union Minister described the FTA as the most comprehensive free trade agreement India has signed to date.
“This agreement is a result of the trust Prime Minister Narendra Modi has built globally. It has enabled India to negotiate and finalise trade deals with developed nations, not as competitors but as complementary partners,” Goyal said.
He added that the FTA would unlock new opportunities for India and stands as a testament to the country’s rising stature on the world stage.
The Minister noted that over the past 11 years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India has transformed from a fragile economy into one of the world’s top five.
“By 2027, India will become the third-largest economy globally,” he said.
Goyal also highlighted that India’s growing confidence has empowered it to engage in successful free trade agreements with advanced economies.
Negotiations are currently underway with countries such as New Zealand, Oman, and the United States, as well as with the 27-member European Union.
He further emphasised that the Modi government has opened new avenues for farmers, fishermen, and industries, leading to a sharp rise in exports.
The government aims to double exports in the next five years. “Millions of youth are finding employment in the services sector, and the world now recognises PM Modi as one of the most respected and popular global leaders,” Goyal stated.
In a post on social media platform X, the Minister also said, “Today, India is not just being seen — it is dominating global markets.”
He spoke in detail about the benefits the India-UK Free Trade Agreement is bringing to various sectors, including agriculture, MSMEs, gems and jewellery, the fishing community, textiles, electronics and IT, and services.
Goyal added, “Under Prime Minister Modi’s decisive leadership, India has established a strong and influential identity on the global stage. The India-UK FTA is a living example of that progress. It is a historic agreement that is opening new doors for every section of Indian society.”
He further said that this step is extremely significant in every sense, as it will help fulfil the vision of a developed India by 2047.
—IANS
