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Jaishankar, UK's Burnham Discuss CETA and Economic Ties at CHOGM
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 04:41 AM
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with UK Labour leader Keir Starmer's predecessor or relevant official (Burnham) regarding the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and broader economic cooperation during the CHOGM summit.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in high-level discussions with Andrew Burnham, a senior figure in the UK Labour Party, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The primary focus of the bilateral talks was the progress of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the United Kingdom.
The two officials reviewed the current status of the trade negotiations, emphasizing the need to finalize the agreement to boost bilateral commerce. Jaishankar highlighted the strategic importance of strengthening economic partnerships with the UK, noting that CETA is a key pillar of the evolving Indo-UK relationship.
Beyond trade, the conversation extended to broader economic cooperation, including investment opportunities and supply chain resilience. Both sides expressed a commitment to deepening ties in sectors such as technology, finance, and green energy, aiming to create a robust framework for future growth.
This meeting underscores India's diplomatic efforts to consolidate its economic footprint in Western markets while leveraging multilateral platforms like CHOGM to advance bilateral agendas. The discussions are expected to pave the way for further ministerial-level engagements in the coming months.
The two officials reviewed the current status of the trade negotiations, emphasizing the need to finalize the agreement to boost bilateral commerce. Jaishankar highlighted the strategic importance of strengthening economic partnerships with the UK, noting that CETA is a key pillar of the evolving Indo-UK relationship.
Beyond trade, the conversation extended to broader economic cooperation, including investment opportunities and supply chain resilience. Both sides expressed a commitment to deepening ties in sectors such as technology, finance, and green energy, aiming to create a robust framework for future growth.
This meeting underscores India's diplomatic efforts to consolidate its economic footprint in Western markets while leveraging multilateral platforms like CHOGM to advance bilateral agendas. The discussions are expected to pave the way for further ministerial-level engagements in the coming months.