Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a warning against those who misuse democratic freedoms to undermine democracy, saying “there is no place for a double standard in the fight against terrorism.”
“Those who misuse democratic freedoms to undermine democracy itself, must be held to account,” PM Modi said in London as India and the UK inked a free trade agreement (FTA).
PM Modi, who is on a visit to London, signed the FTA with UK premier Keir Starmer and said it is a historic day in India-UK relations.
Speaking on the free trade deal with UK, the prime minister said, “This Agreement is not just an economic agreement but also the plan for a shared prosperity. On one side, Indian textile, footwear, gems and jewellery, seafood and engineering goods will get better market access in the UK. New opportunities will emerge in the UK market for India’s agricultural produce and processed food industry.”
PM Modi said that the India-UK bilateral deal will benefit Indian youth, farmers, fishermen and the MSME sector. Meanwhile, seveal products made in UK, including medical devices will be available at reasonable and affordable prices, he said.
Under the FTA with the UK, India’s exports of generic medicines and medical devices, such as X-ray systems and surgical instruments, will get a major boost.
