India and the UK hold talks on animal husbandry cooperation and market access under CETA

14 October 2026

Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also known as Lalan Singh, held bilateral talks in New Delhi with Rt Hon Dame Angela Eagle, the UK's Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
The talks covered animal health, sustainable livestock production, scientific research, genomics and advanced reproductive technologies.
Both sides discussed capacity building through the exchange of technical expertise and best practices.
They also explored opportunities under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
Market access and regulatory issues for livestock, dairy, marine and other animal-origin products were taken up.
The two countries reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation and promoting sustainable growth in animal husbandry and allied sectors.