Focus: GS-II International Relations
Why in news?
India and UK held the 14th Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting virtually.
Highlights
- India and UK affirmed their shared commitment to a Free Trade Agreement and towards that, Early Harvest deals in a staged manner.
- Both sides approached the talks with open minds and shared commitment to revival and revitalisation of the long-standing trade and economic linkages between India and the UK.
- Both sides also resolved to cooperate in health Sector especially in view of the present Pandemic of COVID-19.