The agreement between India and the member States of the European Free Trade Association, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, the partnership has moved from negotiation to implementation with effect from 1 October 2025. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerc
Stating that Norwegian companies are showing strong interest in India following the conclusion of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the EFTA countries, Norway's Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, on Thursday said that the engagement is largely concentrated in two ke
Swiss President Guy Parmelin, in an interview with ANI, strongly backed India's AI Impact Summit vision of People, Progress, Planet. He highlighted shared goals for inclusive, sustainable AI, deeper India-Switzerland collaboration in research, governance, startups, and global norms, while
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday held a meeting with Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo and discussed the operationalisation of the EFTA and TEPA agreements, while outlining key areas of collaboration between the two countries, including high-tech manufactur
The session is expected to explore expanding cooperation between India and the member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, in critical sectors.
Norway's Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, has welcomed the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it a positive step for global trade and a strong complement to the existing India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), of which Norway is a part.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the recently signed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a milestone that empowers the shared commitment of both sides towards democracy and the rule of law, while complementing India's existing agreements with the United Kingdo
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal chaired a business roundtable with leaders from prominent Liechtenstein companies, focusing on the implementation of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). The visit marks the first time an Indian Cabinet Minister
The visit marks the first time an Indian Cabinet Minister has visited the country, signalling a deepening of bilateral relations following the operationalisation of the landmark trade pact.
Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Thursday hailed the newly signed India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as a "very important deal", noting that the deal can open a broader comprehensive trade agreement with the entire Gulf Coopera
Highlighting India's cost competitiveness in research and innovation, the minister stated that high-quality innovation undertaken in India can be achieved at a fraction of the cost compared to Europe or the United States. He emphasised the need for Indian industry to move beyond legacy minds