UK FTA finalised after two decades, credit goes to PM Modi: Piyush Goyal

July 25, 2025 12:46 AM

UK FTA finalised after two decades, credit goes to PM Modi: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said it took over two decades to finalise the historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing the deal back into focus and driving it to conclusion. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the India-UK talks, Goyal said, “This is historic in itself. It took over two decades to finalise this FTA. But when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave it momentum in 2021, brought it back into focu...

PM Modi departs for Maldives after concluding UK visit

July 25, 2025 12:32 AM

PM Modi departs for Maldives after concluding UK visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for the Maldives on Thursday, concluding the first leg of his two-nation tour. He is visiting the Maldives at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu from July 25 to 26. During his visit, the Prime Minister will participate as the Guest of Honour at the 60th Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives. His visit also marks the 60th anniversary of India-Maldives diplomatic relations. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi concluded a successful visit to the Unit...