Synopsis: India should be mindful of legal requirements of arriving at an “early harvest” trade deal before signing a full FTA. Introduction India wishes to fast-track its free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with several countries like the UK, Australia, the European Union, and Canada. It is keen to conclude an “early harvest” trade deal with… Continue reading India’s ‘early harvest’ trade deals could run into trouble
Tag: Bilateral regional and global groupings and agreements
Partners in the Indo Pacific
Synopsis: The ‘2+2’ dialogue between India and Australia will provide substance to an already meaningful partnership. Introduction Recently, India and Australia held the inaugural 2+2 talks. The main focus of the dialogue is to implement the vision of a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific Region. What are the recent developments in India-Australia Relations? Common and shared… Continue reading Partners in the Indo Pacific
India, UK aim to launch FTA negotiations by November 1
Contents1 What is the News?2 About India-UK FTA3 What are the key expectations linked with India-UK FTA?4 Non-tariff and technical barriers What is the News? India and the UK are planning to begin the negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement(FTA) by November 2021. About India-UK FTA India and the UK are planning to sign an… Continue reading India, UK aim to launch FTA negotiations by November 1
India–Africa Defence Dialogue to be held alongside every DefExpo
What is the News? India has announced that it will hold the India-Africa Defence Dialogue alongside DefExpos once every two years. First India-Africa Defence Dialogue The first-ever India Africa Defence Ministers Conclave (IADMC) was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh in conjunction with DefExpo in 2020. It was co-organised by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry… Continue reading India–Africa Defence Dialogue to be held alongside every DefExpo
The Quad must be flexible to counter China’s many strategies across a wide range of issues
Synopsis: The Quad needs to be flexible to counterbalance China across a range of issues, be it Afghanistan or the South China Sea. Introduction Quad is now shaping up as a security-plus platform. Recently, India and Australia held their first 2+2 ministerial dialogue. Militaries of the four countries participated in the Malabar joint naval exercise last year. Also, work is underway… Continue reading The Quad must be flexible to counter China’s many strategies across a wide range of issues
‘2+2’ Ministerial Dialogue between India & Australia
What is the News? The ‘2+2’ Ministerial Dialogue between India & Australia was held. What is ‘2+2 Dialogue’? ‘2+2 Dialogue’ is a term adopted in foreign diplomacy that implies a dialogue between two countries’ defence and external affairs ministries. The goal of the 2+2 dialogue is to facilitate the highest-level dialogue on the bilateral, regional,… Continue reading ‘2+2’ Ministerial Dialogue between India & Australia
Govt-industry talks on proposed FTAs with EU-Australia at premature stage
Synopsis: FTAs are important for boosting exports and India should try to take a step in the right direction by signing mini trade deals. Introduction According to sources from Industries, discussions with the government regarding proposed trade deals with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United Kingdom (UK) have already kicked off. India hopes… Continue reading Govt-industry talks on proposed FTAs with EU-Australia at premature stage
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): Challenges & opportunities – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial archives, click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)?3 Types of FTA4 Rationale behind FTAs5 Issues with FTAs6 Challenges7 Suggestions/Measures8 Way forward Introduction The government seems to be resetting its position on trade policy. The Union commerce secretary recently said India would fast-track free trade agreements (FTAs) as the country… Continue reading Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): Challenges & opportunities – Explained, pointwise
Welcome rethink on FTAs
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Significance of International trade to Indian Economy Synopsis: Increasing exports is important criteria for India’s sustained economic growth in the future. Contents1 Context2 What is an early harvest” agreement?3 How protectionism will impact India’s trade potential?4 Why India needs to focus on exports & global trade?5 Suggestions/Measures6 Why India Should Join… Continue reading Welcome rethink on FTAs
Nod for Indo-Swiss medical research agreements
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the agreements signed?3 About FIND:4 About GARDP: What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved agreements between the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) and Swiss research agencies to promote collaboration on diagnostics and antimicrobial resistance. What are the agreements signed? MoU between ICMR and… Continue reading Nod for Indo-Swiss medical research agreements
