We have continued to consolidate past success and identify new areas where we can work together over the next couple of years, preparing for the point where Britain leaves the EU and is able to engage with Indian colleagues in a deep discussion about a future FTA between the UK and India.

Philip Hammond

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer
On UK-India relations post-Brexit
Source: PTI

It is possible for the luxury industry to promote products of artisans…They need recognition and this industry today is well poised to bridge the gap between artisans and the market.

Nirmala Sitharaman

Indian Commerce and Industry Minister
On promoting India-made luxury goods across international markets

Source: PTI

Modi and I want the matter to be resolved and we have a great economic relationship and it’s getting stronger all the time. It will grow, whether or not there is a free-trade agreement, but it would obviously be enhanced if there was.

Malcolm Turnbull

Australian Prime Minister
On the importance of an India-Australia FTA

Source: IANS

Any trade clash between the United States and Europe would be dangerous not only for our economies, but also for the rules that govern globalisation.

Carlo Calenda

Italian Minister of Economic Development
On the future of Europe-US relations

Source: Reuters

I think our dollar is getting too strong, and partially that’s my fault because people have confidence in me.

Donald Trump

President,
United States of America
On strengthening of the dollar

Source: The Wall Street Journal

The good news is that, after six years of disappointing growth, the world economy is gaining momentum as a cyclical recovery holds out the promise of more jobs, higher incomes and greater prosperity going forward.

Christine Lagarde

Managing Director, International Monetary Fund
On the state of the global economy

Source: Reuters