NEW DELHI – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says India has agreed a "massive push" towards a post-Brexit trade deal with his country.
After meeting his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in Delhi on Friday, Johnson vowed to get an agreement "done" by late October this year.
Ahead of fresh negotiations next week, the British prime minister said a deal could take UK-India trade to "a whole new level".
Johnson has previously signalled his target covers reaching an agreement in principle, not signing a full deal.
Experts say any agreement with India this year is likely to be a precursor to a full agreement, with talks still at a relatively early stage.
And Johnson warned there would be "tough asks" from both sides.
The meeting between the two leaders in India's capital came on the final day of Johnson's two-day trip to the country, which has been delayed by Covid.
Speaking after the meeting, Johnson said India was "an incredible rising power in Asia" and deepening trade was a priority.
Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @BorisJohnson held talks in New Delhi. They discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between India and UK. pic.twitter.com/EMFuMtvVOZ
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 22, 2022
In a signal that he could be flexible over an Indian demand for looser immigration rules for its nationals as part of a deal, Johnson said Indian skills could help sectors such as IT.
"I'm not going to be dogmatic in refusing people with skill and talent in coming to the UK," he added.
"All I would say is we need to control it".
Pakistani rupee remains stable against US dollar in the open market on 29 March, 2024.
In the open market, the US dollar was being quoted at 278.3 for buying and 281.05 for selling.
Euro moves down to 299.75 for buying and 302.75 for selling while British Pound hovers around 353.75 for buying, and 357.25 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED remains stable at 75.55 whereas the Saudi Riyal saw minor increase, with new rates at 73.70.
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 278.3 | 281.05 |
Euro | EUR | 299.75 | 302.75 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 353.75 | 357.25 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 75.55 | 76.3 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 73.70 | 74.4 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 182.9 | 184.7 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 739.61 | 747.61 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 204.25 | 206.46 |
China Yuan | CNY | 38.74 | 39.14 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.30 | 40.7 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.55 | 35.9 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.33 | 3.44 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 1.86 | 1.94 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 901.14 | 910.14 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 59.25 | 59.85 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 168.56 | 170.56 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.19 | 26.49 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 724.36 | 732.36 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 76.57 | 77.27 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 206.25 | 208.25 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.89 | 27.19 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 313.78 | 316.28 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 7.76 | 7.91 |
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