British Prime Minister Theresa May is learned to be visiting South Asian country India in November for her first bilateral trip outside the European Union (EU) since becoming leader of the house with stepping down of David Cameron.
The visit would be key test for May related to her ability to win support for Britain’s future trading environment.
Her visit would send a strong signal about the priority for post-Brexit trade deals of her government. She will be meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to talk on the strengthening links between the two countries. She would also be encouraging the inward investment in Britain.
It is learned the new prime minister would visit businesses in Indian capital New Delhi too along with her international trade secretary Liam Fox.
May said they have an opportunity of forging a new global role for Britain and they must look beyond Europe, towards the economic as well as diplomatic opportunities.
She added to be sending a strong message to India that Britain will be most consistent, most passionate and most convincing advocate for free trade too.
May vows to be shifting traditional approach to trade delegations and mostly focus on small and medium-sized businesses.
She mentioned the delegation will be representation from every region of the United Kingdom too.
May said, “I want to create an economy that truly works for everyone. This new approach to international trade missions will help achieve just that.”
Data reveals just 11 percent of the companies in Britain export and experts believe it to increase.