FTA talks
India-Chile FTA talks nearing conclusion; US talks ongoing, says govt source
This story was originally published at 18:10 IST on 28 January 2026
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--Govt source: Canada wants to expedite FTA talks
--Govt source: Talks with US ongoing for trade deal in "cordial manner"
--Govt source: India-Chile FTA talks near conclusion
NEW DELHI – India's talks with Chile for a free trade agreement are nearing conclusion, a commerce ministry official said. Discussions for a trade deal with the US are also ongoing in a "cordial manner," the official added.
The government official mentioned that Canada wants to expedite the trade talks with India. New Delhi, which is engaged in trade talks with several countries and regions, recently concluded a free trade agreement with the European Union, making it the fourth trade deal this financial year.
India is also engaged in talks on trade deals with blocs like the MERCOSUR and the Gulf Cooperation Council. The commerce ministry is currently working on finalising the scope of the agreement with the MERCOSUR bloc, which includes Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela, the official said. End
Reported by Krity Ambey
Edited by Saji George Titus
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