Both countries to strengthen economic ties, says Ministry
Detailed discussions were held across a wide range of chapters, including Trade in Goods, Trade in Services, Intellectual Property, Rules of Origin, Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, and Technical Barriers to Trade, among others at the second round of negotiations for the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Canada.
Held from 4–8 May 2026 in New Delhi, and hosted by the Department of Commerce, the discussions were held in accordance with the Terms of Reference signed by the Trade Ministers of both countries on 2 March 2026.
The negotiations witnessed constructive and productive engagement between the two sides. India and Canada reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing a balanced, ambitious, and mutually beneficial agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and economic ties, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 8 May.
Both sides agreed to continue negotiations in a constructive and cooperative spirit and looked forward to the next round of discussions, scheduled to be held in July 2026 in Ottawa with intersessional engagements to continue in the interim. Fiinews.com
