Canada Optimistic About Concluding Trade Talks with India by Year-End, Minister Says
Canadian and Indian officials are discussing energy, critical minerals and supply chains as negotiators aim to finish the pact within months.
- On Saturday, Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu expressed optimism about concluding the comprehensive economic partnership agreement with India by year-end during his visit to Mumbai.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney previously established this year-end deadline during a March visit to New Delhi, aiming to agree on a free trade pact between the two countries.
- Large Indian conglomerates including Reliance Industries, Mahindra, and the JSW Group are exploring investments in Canadian critical mineral projects to secure supply chains amid geopolitical tensions.
- Indian trade negotiators are expected to visit Canada next month, while leaders from both nations are likely to meet at the G-20 gathering in December to advance talks.
- Energy cooperation, particularly nuclear capacity expansion and Shell-led LNG export access, remains central to negotiations as both nations pursue deeper economic integration beyond traditional trade.
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Canada and India are pursuing a free trade agreement by the end of the year, expanding cooperation in gas, nuclear energy and vital minerals and attracting Indian investments to secure supply chains.
Canada optimistic about sealing India trade pact by year-end, minister says
Canada is optimistic about concluding negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with India by yearend, the country's minister for international trade said on Saturday.
Canada optimistic about concluding trade talks with India by year-end, minister says
Canada is optimistic about concluding negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with India by year-end, the country's minister for international trade said on Saturday.
Canada expressed optimism that the negotiations of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with India could be concluded before the end of the year, as announced by Canada's Minister of International Trade. During his visit to New Delhi in March, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that both countries were seeking a free-trade agreement this year.
India-Canada trade talks gain momentum as Piyush Goyal meets Canada’s Trade Minister in Mumbai - The Canadian Media
IBNS-CMEDIA: Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu is visiting Mumbai on September 18 and 19 to strengthen Canada’s trade and investment ties with India. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Sidhu and described the discussions as “productive”. “Had a productive meeting with Mr. Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, Canada, on advancing
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