The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday spoke about India's participation in the Zapad exercise in Russia, highlighting that NATO members like US and Turkiye also participated as observers.
"As of now, we are at an advanced stage of dialogue with Oman (on FTA), which should conclude soon. Some of the other countries have expressed an interest. Surely we are open to free trade agreements with other GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries," Goyal said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from the Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, on Friday, expressing support for the early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement.
Speaking at the CII Global Trade Scenario National Summit, Birrell said, "It is about making trade easier and as seamless as possible. The FTA is about improving customs processes and making digital trade easier."
According to official updates from the commerce ministry, the country has accelerated discussions on free trade agreements (FTAs) with key partners across multiple regions.
India and the European Union are working with sincerity and commitment to finalise a comprehensive and balanced Free Trade Agreement that will benefit businesses and consumers on both sides, said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, addressing the 65th Annual Session of the
European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen are on a visit to India from September 12-13. They will lead the negotiations on the Free-Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union.
European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic on Friday said that the automotive sector should be at the centre of India and the EU partnership, as he addressed the 65th Annual Session of the Automotive Components Manufacturers Association of India here in New Delhi.
Auto component industry leaders on Friday voiced optimism over the recent GST rationalisation and the free trade agreements (FTAs) the government is working on.