Question 12GS3GS3

While the 2030 Roadmap for India-UK future relations seeks to revitalise the relationship between the two countries, there are major challenges that need to be ironed out. Analyse. (Answer in 250 words)

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The 2030 Roadmap for India-UK future relations is a joint framework for future relations based on common vision of new & transformational comprehensive strategic partnership 5 Pillars of UK-India relationship: (1) Connecting 2 countries & its peoples: by upgrading institutional mechanism we can achieve cooperation in: b) education c) research & innovation c) employment & culture (2) Trade & prosperity b) at present bilateral trade is low b) at less than $30 billion b) aim: rapidly expand trade

3Defence & security: is strategic partnership to tackle cyber attacks & espionage, space crime, terrorist threats etc. (4) Climate: is commitment to build a more environmentally sustainable future & achieve Paris Agreement goals (5) Health: is address new emerging threats & challenges and increase saving lives & improve health & well being A challenges in India-UK Relationship: (1) Political Instability in UK: Frequent changes in PM has put UK in crisis post-Brexit and COVID. (2) Long standing negotiation on FTA: Over 2 years of negotiations, has not achieved breakthrough in the relation

3Trade Irritants: continuous imposition of tariffs between UK and India has posed challenges (4) Diaspora & Khalistan Issue: India has time and again pointed that foreign soil should not be used for Akhil India propaganda (5) Extradition of fugitive offenders: UK has emerged as a safehaven for fugitive offenders due to relaxed VISA policy. (6) Differing views on Kashmir: UK has not given any unsustantiated report on Kashmir. True, differences exist. Given India is keen to carve out a role for itself in evolving global order as a leading power and UK is looking for newer engagements this is the moment for India-UK ties.

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Conclusion

True, differences exist. Given India is keen to carve out a role for itself in evolving global order as a leading power and UK is looking for newer engagements this is the moment for India-UK ties.

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Nikita Verma

AIR 302082

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Topic

Land Reforms, Liberalization, Infrastructure & Investment

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India-UK 2030 Roadmap and bilateral relations

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