India, Australia hold talks on free trade pact
The Hindu
The two sides have agreed to conclude the long-pending CECA by the end of 2022
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and his Australian counterpart Dan Tehan on Thursday held discussions on (FTA) which is aimed at promoting economic ties between the two countries.
The Australian Minister is here to advance negotiations on the proposed FTA, officially dubbed the (CECA).
"Had comprehensive talks over lunch with my good friend & Australian Trade Minister @DanTehanWannon in New Delhi. We had an engaging discussion on ways to further deepen India-Australia economic and trade ties," Mr. Goyal said in a tweet.
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