Rome / New Delhi, 13 April (HS): India and Italy have discussed the progress of negotiations on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Delhi and the European Union (EU). Both countries have expressed the hope of its completion soon. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry gave this information.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry of Commerce said that India and Italy discussed the progress of the proposed FTA negotiations between Delhi and the European Union (EU). Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal raised the issue during a meeting between Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Antonio Tajani on April 12. In the meeting with Tajani, Goyal also stressed increasing bilateral cooperation in the field of clean energy to reduce the negative impact of climate change.
It is noteworthy that the Minister of Commerce and Industry is on an official visit to Italy. He is accompanied by a large business delegation. The delegation includes the Indian industry and exporters from various sectors. In January last year, India and the European Union resumed negotiations for an FTA agreement, investment protection and Geographical Indication (GI). Italy is a member of the EU.
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