"There is a lot of hard work" to do before the UK strikes a trade deal with India, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Saturday at the G20 leaders' summit in New Delhi.
"There is a desire on both of our parts to see a successful trade deal concluded," Mr Sunak told UK media at the event.
"The opportunities are there for both countries, but there is a lot of hard work that is still to go," he added.
The two countries have been negotiating a post-Brexit trade pact for more than two years but missed previously hoped-for deadlines to conclude it.
The agreement is important for Britain as it seeks alternative markets after leaving the European Union in 2020. However, talks have reportedly previously snagged over fears among the ruling Conservatives that it would lead to an increase in immigration.
Rishi Sunak's parents were born to Indian parents in east Africa, and trace their heritage back to pre-independence Punjab.
He is married to Akshata Murty, whose father co-founded IT giant Infosys.
Featured Video Of The Day
Food Giants Selling Less Healthy Products In Low-And-Middle-Income Countries: Report
India, UK Ministers Discuss Plan To Take Forward Talks On Free Trade Deal PM Modi, Keir Starmer Agree To Work For Early India-UK Trade Deal What Impact Will Keir Starmer's Win Have On India-UK Free Trade Deal Amazon Employee Greets Friend At Wedding, Dies Of Cardiac Arrest Navy Submarine Collides With Fishing Boat Off Goa, 2 Fishermen Missing Indian Student In US Accidentally Shoots Himself Dead While Celebrating Birthday Toyota Innova Hycross Sales Surpass 1 Lakh Mark In Two Years From Launch "Monitor 113 Entry Points To Delhi": Top Court To Government On Air Crisis Jharkhand Assembly Election Results: Date, Time And Where To Watch Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.