Jaishankar Seeks Dutch Push for Decisive Phase of India-EU Trade Pact…

Sarah J · 2025-12-24T14:58:43.000Z

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar underscored the importance of accelerating the long-pending India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations during high-level discussions with Netherlands Foreign Minister David van Weel in New Delhi. With negotiations expected to reach a decisive phase , Jaishankar highlighted the Netherlands’ pivotal role as an EU member in catalysing a conclusive deal. Both sides emphasised expanding cooperation beyond traditional areas like agriculture and shipping into semiconductors, digital technologies, cyberspace, and life sciences —key strategic sectors shaping future economic collaboration. | The Dutch delegation also signalled optimism about concluding the FTA soon, noting that complexities remain but there are no major unresolved issues. India and the EU aim to strengthen their economic partnership at a time of shifting global trade dynamics and geopolitical pressures #IndiaEU #IndiaEUTrade #FreeTradeAgreement #GlobalTrade #EconomicDiplomacy #IndiaEurope #EUIndia #Netherlands

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