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Britain's minister of state for South Asia arrived in India Saturday for a four-day visit with a focus on strengthening science, research, and innovation links.
"The UK and India are trusted partners united by the unique living bridge that closely connects our countries and people," Tariq Ahmad said ahead of his visit, per the Times of India.
The trip comes as India and the UK are negotiating a Free Trade Agreement that is expected to boost trading relationship worth about $37 billion in 2022.
The 10th round of talks is set to begin June 5 in New Delhi.
Ahmad's visit to Rajasthan will be his first trip to his mother's birthplace of Jodhpur as Minister for South Asia.
He will visit the iconic Mehrangarh Fort, and discuss education, sustainability, and gender equality with emerging women leaders.
In New Delhi, Ahmad will launch the "English Skills for Youth" program, co-developed by the British Council and Microsoft India, which will enhance global employment opportunities for Indian young people, especially young women.
The minister will announce the winners of the UK-India Health-Tech Boot Camp boosting health-tech innovations from India.
Christina Scott, Acting British High Commissioner to India, said, "The UK and India enjoy an invaluable partnership.
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