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India strongly pushing for review of Asean-India trade pact, says Jaishankar
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India strongly pushing for review of Asean-India trade pact, says Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India has been pressing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for the review of the Asean-India Trade in Goods Agreement because of concerns about its impact on the development of domestic manufacturing, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday. External affairs minister S Jaishankar addresses the ASSOCHAM Bharat@100 Summit Fireside Chat on 'Enhancing Bharat’s global partnerships' in …

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India, Peru set to resume discussion on trade agreement
1 year, 2 months ago

India, Peru set to resume discussion on trade agreement

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The commerce ministry on Monday said that a special round of negotiations for the India-Peru trade agreement is set to take place during 10-11 October and will include an investment chapter. India's goods exports declined for the seventh consecutive month in August, falling nearly 7% year-on-year to $34.48 billion, due to a slowdown in sectors such as petroleum …

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‘300 meetings, 200 hours of…’: How Indian diplomats made G20 Declaration happen
1 year, 3 months ago

‘300 meetings, 200 hours of…’: How Indian diplomats made G20 Declaration happen

Live Mint  

Indian diplomats led more than “200 hours of non-stop negotiations” to reach a consensus on Saturday's G20 leaders' declaration. In this, I was greatly assisted by two brilliant officers - joint secretaries Eenam Gambhir and Nagaraj Naidu Kakanur,” tweeted G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant. India managed to hammer out an unexpected consensus among the G20 countries on the contentious issue through …

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Water woes: On negotiations to amend the Indus Waters Treaty
1 year, 10 months ago

Water woes: On negotiations to amend the Indus Waters Treaty

The Hindu  

The government’s decision to issue notice to Pakistan, calling for negotiations to amend the Indus Waters Treaty, must be considered carefully. New Delhi says this extreme step is due to Pakistan’s intransigence over objections to two Indian hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir: the 330MW Kishanganga hydroelectric project and the 850MW Ratle hydroelectric project. However, Pakistan has refused to conclude …

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FTA negotiations with India 'well advanced: U.K. minister
1 year, 11 months ago

FTA negotiations with India 'well advanced: U.K. minister

The Hindu  

Negotiations between Britain and India for an ambitious Free Trade Agreement are “well advanced”, with the next round of talks set to commence very soon, a U.K. Foreign Office minister told peers in a debate in Parliament here, asserting that a strong deal could boost the country's economy. He confirmed that negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement are “well …

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Cyprus 'Helpful' in Moving Free Trade Agreement With European Union, Says Jaishankar
1 year, 11 months ago

Cyprus 'Helpful' in Moving Free Trade Agreement With European Union, Says Jaishankar

News 18  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that Cyprus was very "helpful" in moving the Free Trade Agreement of India with the European Union. The negotiations between India and the European Union on a Free Trade Agreement have been stalled since May 2013, when both sides failed to bridge substantial gaps on crucial issues, including data security status for …

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India-UK FTA by Diwali still remains a possibility: UK government sources
2 years, 2 months ago

India-UK FTA by Diwali still remains a possibility: UK government sources

Live Mint  

The majority of the India-UK free trade agreement negotiations should be done by Diwali, UK government sources said on October 13. The two countries are currently negotiating a "high-ambition" deal that may contribute to a ₹28,000-crore increase in UK economic growth by 2035. Business mobility is distinct from immigration because it involves temporary entry for talent to work for a …

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India joins Biden’s new trade initiative for Indo-Pacific, negotiations to begin
2 years, 7 months ago

India joins Biden’s new trade initiative for Indo-Pacific, negotiations to begin

The Hindu  

India signalled its readiness to join a new economic initiative led by the United States for the region, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined U.S. President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and leaders of 10 countries, who joined virtually, for the launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity in Tokyo on May 23. U.S. officials made it …

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Goal of nuclear disarmament can be achieved through step-by-step process: Shringla
3 years, 2 months ago

Goal of nuclear disarmament can be achieved through step-by-step process: Shringla

The Hindu  

India will engage with all member states in a "spirit of openness" towards realising a nuclear weapons-free world, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on September 28, reiterating that the goal of nuclear disarmament can be achieved through a step-by-step process underwritten by a universal commitment and an agreed multilateral non-discriminatory framework. "India believes that the goal of nuclear disarmament …

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India calls for direct peace talks between Israel, Palestine based on global consensus
3 years, 8 months ago

India calls for direct peace talks between Israel, Palestine based on global consensus

India TV News  

With Israel in the process of forming a government and Palestine facing elections in the coming months, India has said the international community must use this phase to focus on how to encourage the parties back to "meaningful negotiations" for achieving a peaceful solution to the dispute. "India has consistently called for direct peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine, based …

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Need to ensure timely, equitable availability of Covid-19 vaccines: Piyush Goyal
4 years, 1 month ago

Need to ensure timely, equitable availability of Covid-19 vaccines: Piyush Goyal

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called upon the global community to ensure timely and equitable availability of vaccines and medicines for coronavirus, in sufficient quantities and affordable prices. "The need of the hour is to take effective measures to address the immediate challenges, and also prepare a long-term roadmap on how to reform an …

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