New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds on Monday acknowledged India's growing economic and diplomatic significance, describing the country as an important global player amid mounting geopolitical challenges and uncertainties in international trade.

Speaking to ANI in Delhi, Reynolds highlighted the significance of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying the comprehensive trade pact between the two major economies would deliver tangible benefits to both countries while sending an important message to the international community.

"India, obviously a country that is not just economically important but diplomatically too, a growing presence, a significant country in the world," Reynolds ...