India, Canada to Hold Next Round of Talks From October 5 for Proposed Trade Pact: Piyush Goyal
The two countries aim to conclude the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by year-end as bilateral trade reached $30.4 billion in 2025, officials said.
- On Monday, Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India and Canada will hold the fifth round of negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on October 5.
- International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu visited Mumbai last week to hold preliminary discussions with Goyal, following the fourth round's conclusion on September 18.
- Both nations aim to conclude negotiations by year-end, targeting a significant increase in two-way trade from USD 30.4 billion in 2025 to USD 70 billion by 2030.
- Goyal told reporters, "The next 90 days should be a very defining period in the Canada-India relationship," emphasizing momentum in bilateral talks.
- Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal recently reviewed progress on the India-Chile trade agreement as India advances multiple trade pacts simultaneously toward year-end deadlines.
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India-Canada CEPA talks accelerate, fifth round to begin on October 5: Goyal
Negotiations between India and Canada for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) are progressing at a faster pace, with the fifth round of talks scheduled to begin on October 5, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.
India, Canada to hold next round of talks from Oct 5 for proposed trade pact: Goyal
The negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Canada are progressing and the next round of talks will be held from October 5, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.
India, Canada to Fast-track CEPA Talks; Next 90 Days 'defining' for Ties: Piyush Goyal
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. India and Canada have agreed to fast-track negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with the next round of talks scheduled to begin on October 5, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, adding that the next 90 days could be a "defining period" in bilateral relations. Business News | India, Canada to Fast-track CEPA Talks; Next 90 Days 'definin…
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Times of IndiaIndia, Canada to hold next round of talks from October 5 for proposed trade pact: Piyush Goyal
India-Canada CEPA negotiations are being fast-tracked, with the fifth round of talks scheduled to begin on October 5, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said. Both sides are targeting completion of the pact by the end of this year.
India-Canada CEPA: Fifth round of trade talks to begin Oct 5; Goyal says next 90 days ‘defining’ for bilateral ties
India and Canada are set to fast-track negotiations for a trade agreement, with talks resuming on October 5. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal described discussions as productive, signaling a pivotal moment in bilateral relations and aiming for a trade agreement by the end of 2026.
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