Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal advocated for a more liberal visa regime for businesses and professionals between India and the UK to enhance bilateral trade and investments. He emphasized that immigration issues have not been part of free trade agreement discussions,

India and the UK have decided to resume talks on a proposed trade agreement, Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday, adding that the countries will look to speed up negotiations.

India is actively negotiating a social security agreement with the UK along with trade and investment pacts, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.