New Delhi: India and Canada on Wednesday discussed ways to advance negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement, aimed at boosting bilateral trade and investments.
The discussions took place between Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and visiting Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu, who is leading a Canadian delegation.
In a social media post, Goyal said both sides discussed “advancing negotiations on the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthening our bilateral economic ties.”
The two ministers also exchanged views on the importance of reaching a balanced and mutually beneficial agreement that ensures meaningful market access, leverages the complementarities of the two economies and creates new opportunities for trade and investment.
“Reaffirmed our shared commitment to taking the India-Canada economic partnership to new heights, with CEPA serving as a catalyst for deeper commercial engagement and shared prosperity,” Goyal said.
