New Delhi, July 21 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday congratulated Jonathan Reynolds on his appointment as the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, saying he looks forward to working with him to further strengthen economic ties between the two countries.

In a post on social media, Goyal said Reynolds assumes office at an important time for India-UK economic relations, with the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) having come into force on July 15.

"Congratulations to my friend @JReynoldsMP on being appointed Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade of the UK. Your leadership comes at a defining moment for India-UK economic relatio...