Shimla, June 3 -- British deputy high commissioner Caroline Rowett visited the Bhuttico handloom cooperative in Kullu on Monday as part of her three-day visit to the region.

During the visit, the UK delegation met Bhuttico's management and interacted with artisans engaged in the creation of traditional Himachali handloom products.

Speaking on the textiles sector under the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Rowett said, "UK businesses and consumers will also have increased access to tariff-free imports from India, with tariffs being eliminated on 99% of Indian goods which could provide better choice, quality and affordability of a wide range of Indian products such as frozen shrimp, apparel and textiles."

India and the UK concluded ne...