Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal received a special award for outstanding leadership in enhancing UK-India relations at the Annual UK-India Awards 2026 in London. Goyal expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing the promising future of the India-UK partnership with the upcoming India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) set to come into effect on July 15.
Goyal highlighted the collaborative opportunities between India and the United Kingdom, underlining the significant growth prospects across various sectors. He credited the strong foundation laid by bridge-builders from governments, businesses, academia, culture, and the diaspora for strengthening India-UK ties.
Recognizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, Goyal pointed out that India’s growth trajectory is fostering extensive engagement with the UK in diverse fields like trade, innovation, technology, and education. He also commended other awardees for their contributions to enhancing the India-UK partnership.
The evolving partnership between India and the UK is marked by increased economic cooperation, expanding business relations, and growing people-to-people connections, paving the way for a new phase in bilateral relations. Goyal reiterated the immense potential for collaboration between the two nations, echoing his belief in the bright future of the India-UK partnership.
