NEW DELHI — Bilateral trade negotiations between India and Canada gained fresh momentum on Wednesday as top commerce officials convened in New Delhi to deliberate on the framework for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held talks with visiting Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu, who is leading a delegation aimed at expanding institutional and commercial links between the two nations.
Key Pillars of the Bilateral Trade Dialogue
Discussions focused on establishing a resilient trade architecture to boost industrial collaboration and cross-border commerce:
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Mutual Market Access: Both leaders highlighted the need for an equitable agreement that removes trade barriers, leverages complementary economic strengths, and delivers tangible access for goods and services across both markets.
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Investment and Growth Catalyst: Reaffirming their commitment to deeper commercial integration, the two sides underscored that finalizing the pact will unlock fresh investment opportunities and drive shared economic prosperity.
