PRESS RELEASE : Joint outcome statement – UK-India round nine FTA negotiations [May 2023]

The press release issued by the Department for Business and Trade on 10 May 2023.

Round nine of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the Republic of India.

In continuation of the eighth round of negotiations held during 20-31 March 2023 in new Delhi, the United Kingdom and the Republic of India held the ninth round of talks during 24-28 April for a UK-India FTA.

As with previous rounds, these were conducted in a hybrid fashion – a number of officials from India travelled to London and others attended virtually.

During the round, detailed discussions took place across a range of policy areas.

The tenth round of negotiations is due to take place in the coming months.