Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh held bilateral talks with UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Dame Angela Eagle in New Delhi on October 12, 2026. The discussions focused on strengthening India-UK cooperation across multiple domains including animal health, sustainable livestock production, scientific research, genomics, and advanced reproductive technologies. Both parties emphasized capacity-building through the exchange of technical expertise and best practices.
A significant portion of the meeting explored trade opportunities under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), specifically addressing market access and regulatory issues related to livestock, dairy, marine, and other animal-origin products. The engagement served to reaffirm both countries' commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation, facilitating trade, and promoting sustainable growth in the animal husbandry and allied sectors. The meeting represents ongoing diplomatic efforts to deepen economic ties between India and the United Kingdom in agricultural and animal-based product trade.