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<p>The UK-India Joint Trade Review (JTR), announced during the Prime Minister’s visit
to India in 2016, has enabled us to better understand the bilateral trade relationship.
The review audited existing trade flows and mapped non-tariff barriers that could
be collaboratively addressed, both at present and as we leave the EU. We’ve also begun
a technical dialogue- between the ONS and Reserve Bank of India- to better understand
statistics on UK-India trade in services.</p><p> </p><p>Following the recommendations
of the JTR, both countries agreed that the next phase of collaborative work will focus
specifically on non-tariff barriers in the life sciences, ICT, and food and drink
sectors. This is being pursued through further engagement with stakeholders including
businesses, and through ongoing dialogue with the Government of India. Progress will
be reported back to Ministers at the next Joint Economic and Trade Committee, expected
towards the end of the year.</p>
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