Join East Midlands Chamber for an expert-led webinar exploring the opportunities arising from the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This session will provide businesses with an introduction to the agreement, insights into the wider UK-India trading relationship, and the chance to ask questions directly to the government team responsible for FTA utilisation and implementation.
The session will be presented by Richard Oppenheim, Director of the Diplomatic Advisory Hub, who will discuss UK-India bilateral relations, market opportunities, and the broader geopolitical landscape, alongside representatives from the Department for Business and Trade's FTA Utilisation Team, who will provide practical guidance on the UK-India FTA and answer technical questions from attendees.
Overview
India is one of the world's fastest-growing major economies and presents significant opportunities for UK businesses looking to expand internationally. With the UK-India Free Trade Agreement creating new opportunities for trade and investment, understanding how to take advantage of the agreement will be key for businesses seeking growth in this dynamic market.
During this 60-minute webinar, attendees will gain insight into the strategic relationship between the UK and India, receive an introduction to the key elements of the FTA, and have the opportunity to put questions directly to subject matter experts from government and industry.
Outcome
Understand the strategic importance of the UK-India trading relationship.
Gain an overview of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement and its key provisions.
Learn about potential opportunities for UK exporters and importers.
Understand how businesses may benefit from the agreement.
Hear expert commentary on the wider geopolitical factors influencing trade with India.
Have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the Department for Business and Trade's FTA Utilisation Team and Richard Oppenheim.
Richard Oppenheim is Director of the Diplomatic Advisory Hub, a joint initiative between the FCDO and the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC). Housed at the BCC Headquarters in London, the Hub provides trusted, actionable FCDO geopolitical insight to businesses across the UK in support of the UK government’s growth mission. The Hub works closely with FCDO, DBT, wider government partners and the BCC network to deliver enhanced support to all UK businesses who are looking to engage internationally.
Richard brings with him a wealth of diplomatic experience across some of the world’s most complex and strategically important markets in the Middle East, and Japan. He also brings multilateral experience at the UN, on EU issues and as Commonwealth Envoy. Richard has served as the UK’s Ambassador to Yemen, as Deputy Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and held diplomatic appointments in Iraq, Oman, New York and Japan. This broad experience– from high-risk markets to energy markets and advanced industrial economies – means Richard brings the insight, networks, and resilience to support UK businesses in accessing the FCDO’s geopolitical advice and expertise and in navigating complex environments.
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