The October 29 India vs. England game in Lucknow is anticipated to have UK PM Rishi Sunak in attendance. Here is why he is visiting India

 The October 29 India vs. England game in Lucknow is anticipated to have UK PM Rishi Sunak in attendance. Here is why he is visiting India

According to HT, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is most likely going to the October 29 ODI World Cup 2023 cricket match between India and England at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium. 

According to HT, Rishi Sunak intends to go to India at the end of October to continue trade discussions between the two nations, which are expected to produce fruitful results. Although neither team has formally confirmed the trip, it is anticipated to include a detour in Lucknow to attend the India-England World Cup match.

The 14th round of negotiations between Indian and British representatives is now taking place in New Delhi. To far, wide consensus has been established on 24 of the proposed trade agreement's 26 chapters. Sunak is anticipated to proceed with the visit, which is provisionally planned to start on October 28, if conversations move forward. 

In order to advance a free trade agreement (FTA), Sunak and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to meet while Sunak was in New Delhi for the G20 Summit. According to a statement from the Indian foreign ministry, Sunak welcomed Modi's offer for a visit at "an early, mutually convenient date" within that period.

The accord is being hampered by controversial areas despite many of the disagreements getting closer. Increased access to the Indian market is something that the UK is aiming for with goods like Scotch whisky, electric cars, and dairy products. On the Indian side, issues include professional mobility and laws of origin for commodities. India has made the case that many talented employees across a variety of industries no longer need long-term visas since they are often deployed for shorter periods of time, especially in light of the British government's unwillingness to increase the number of work visas already granted to Indians, which now stands at around 100,000 per year. 

Despite significant advancements in labor standards and environmentally friendly company practices, certain issues can still call for government action.A source acquainted with the situation told HT that "some of the issues require political interventions, which cannot be ruled out."