New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will address the India Global Forum and lead a series of government-to-business engagements during his official visit to the United Kingdom from June 25-27, as India and the UK prepare to implement the landmark Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) next month, it was announced on Wednesday.

The visit comes ahead of the implementation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the accompanying Double Contribution Convention (DCC), both of which are scheduled to come into force on July 15, 2026.

During the visit, Goyal is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle to review preparations for the implementation of the two agreements and discuss ways to deepen the economic partnership between the two countries.

The discussions are expected to focus on regulatory coordination, customs facilitation and administrative mechanisms required for the smooth operationalisation of CETA and the DCC. The two sides will also review readiness for tariff liberalisation commitments under the trade pact, which is expected to provide improved market access opportunities for Indian exporters in the UK market.

The ministers are also expected to discuss the implementation roadmap for the Double Contribution Convention, which seeks to address dual social security contribution requirements for eligible temporary workers and facilitate greater mobility for professionals and businesses.

As part of the visit, Goyal will participate in several government-to-business engagements involving industry leaders, investors and corporate representatives from both countries.

A key highlight of the visit will be the Minister’s address at the opening plenary session of the India Global Forum, where he will speak on the theme, “Capital, Innovation and the UK-India Moment.” The session is expected to focus on emerging business and investment opportunities arising from the implementation of the India-UK trade agreement.

Goyal will also hold separate meetings with senior executives from major global companies, including HSBC Global Trade Solutions and Rolls-Royce, to discuss strategic investments, industrial collaboration and opportunities to expand manufacturing partnerships in India.

The Minister is scheduled to participate in a business plenary session and interactive luncheon hosted by the UK-India Business Council. The event will bring together senior executives from leading companies such as Tata, TCS, HSBC, Prudential, De Beers and Baker McKenzie to discuss trade, investment and business opportunities under the evolving India-UK economic partnership.

–IANS

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