London, November 29
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reiterated the UK’s commitment to a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India as part of his country’s wider focus on enhancing ties with the strategic Indo-Pacific region that he says will deliver over half of global growth by 2050.
In his first major foreign policy speech since taking charge at 10 Downing Street last month, the British-Indian leader reflected upon his heritage and committed to promoting British values of “freedom and openness” around the world.
He also pledged to “do things differently” when it came to China, which he said poses a “systemic challenge” to British values and interests.
“Before I came into politics, I invested in businesses around the world. And the opportunity in the Indo-Pacific is compelling,” said Sunak while delivering a talk on Monday night at the Lord Mayor of London’s Banquet.
