New Delhi, Oct 17 (PTI) In a world that is becoming "more protectionist", countries like India and the UK signing a "big trade deal", sends a "very positive signal" to the world, former British prime minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday.

In an interactive session held at NDTV World Summit here, he also said it was "great" to see the trade deal being signed recently, "something I started worked on, and I am glad the new government concluded it." In July, India and the United Kingdom signed a bilateral free trade agreement, Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), marking a major milestone in their longstanding partnership.

During the session, Sunak was asked about the trade deal and the way forward for the India-UK ties.

"In a world that is becoming more protectionist, countries

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