India-EU review FTA progress ahead of PM Modi's Brussels visit, push investment and trade ties

Learn the reported action together with its current status. These matters figured at an India-EU strategic partnership review meeting held in New Delhi, weeks ahead of an expected visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Brussels in mid-December for the signing of the FTA. The two sides concluded negotiations for the trade deal in January.

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Distinguish the reported action from any further step explicitly stated in the report. India and the European Union (EU) on Monday reviewed efforts aimed at the timely signing and implementation of a free trade agreement and to conclude an investment protection agreement and an agreement on geographical indications. The discussions also covered strengthening supply chains and economic security, including strategic engagements in the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) and Blue Valleys initiative.

• These matters figured at an India-EU strategic partnership review meeting held in New Delhi, weeks ahead of an expected visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Brussels in mid-December for the signing of the FTA. • The two sides concluded negotiations for the trade deal in January. • The two sides emphasised the importance of strengthening connectivity partnership, including Global Gateway, India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and trilateral projects in clean energy, climate resilience, green mobility and digitalisation.