India, EU Resume FTA Talks with Fast-Track Plan
India and the European Union (EU) have resumed negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the 11th round of talks beginning on May 12, 2025, in Brussels. This round is expected to advance the interim phase of the deal, part of a two-stage agreement framework aimed at concluding the pact by the end of the year. The initiative follows significant progress in India’s trade diplomacy, including its near-finalisation of an FTA with the United Kingdom.
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations have entered a crucial phase with both sides agreeing to a two-stage approach. This marks a renewed push by India to wrap up key trade deals in 2025, including ongoing talks with the UK, US, and Australia. Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent visit to Brussels underlines India’s urgency to reduce trade barriers and expand market access in Europe amid global economic uncertainties.
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | India and European Will Restart FTA Talks |
Current Event | 11th Round of India-EU FTA Talks (May 12–16, 2025) |
Aim | Finalise interim deal; complete full FTA by year-end |
Minister Involved | Piyush Goyal, Commerce and Industry Minister |
EU Official Involved | Maros Sefcovic, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security |
Key Strategy | Two-stage negotiation for quicker trade liberalisation |
Related Trade Talks | India-UK FTA (almost final), India-US BTA, India-Australia CECA |
Importance | Boosts India’s exports, reduces NTBs, enhances geopolitical trade relations |
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