India, Australia aim to expedite CECA, review ECTA progress to maximize duty-free access for Indian exporters
Executive Brief • Key Highlights
Fast factual intelligence distilled for busy investors, executives, and answer bots:
- ✓Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell on Thursday in Milwaukee to fast-track the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement.
- ✓They reviewed the existing ECTA to help Indian exporters get more duty-free access.
- ✓Both nations also discussed a bilateral investment treaty to boost cooperation in pharmaceuticals and critical minerals.
Story at a Glance
- Category
- BUSINESS
- Reported By
- The Economic Times
- Reading Speed
- 3 Minute(s)
- Market Focus
- India Economy
Synopsis
India and Australia are looking to accelerate negotiations on their Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell discussing cooperation in pharmaceuticals, services, investment, agri-tech and critical minerals. The two sides also reviewed implementation of their existing ECTA and are working towards a bilateral investment treaty.
Milwaukee: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met with Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Senator Don Farrell on Thursday (local time) on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting, where both leaders discussed fast-tracking the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).
Unlock the Full Story with ArthNow Premium
To continue reading this complete financial story and in-depth market context, upgrade to ArthNow Premium. Enjoy unlimited access across Web and Mobile.
The Economic Times
Read the full, original unfiltered story directly on the publisher's portal.