The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced on 12 October 2026 that Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh held bilateral talks with UK Secretary of State Dame Angela Eagle in New Delhi. The two countries discussed strengthening cooperation in animal health, sustainable livestock production, genomics, and scientific research. They also explored improving market access and resolving regulatory issues for dairy, marine, and animal-origin products under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The release does not say when these initiatives take effect.
Key points
- Focus on cooperation in animal health, genomics, and sustainable livestock production
- Exploration of trade opportunities for dairy, marine, and animal-origin products
- Discussions held under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
When it applies
- Bilateral meeting between Indian and UK ministers
Who it affects
- trade sectors
Refers to
- India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)