Indian business leaders’ mission concludes in Toronto as Ottawa-New Delhi trade talks heat up
A delegation of around 150 Indian business leaders recently concluded a three-day mission in Toronto, coinciding with renewed trade talks between Canada and India. Led by India's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, the mission aimed to strengthen business ties amid changing geopolitical conditions. Both countries are working towards a free-trade agreement, with hopes to finalize it by the end of November.
- ▪The Indian delegation was the largest ever to visit Canada, representing various industries.
- ▪Trade negotiations between Canada and India resumed last year after being stalled since 2010.
- ▪The two countries aim to sign a free-trade deal by the end of November 2023.
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Open this photo in gallery:Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu, left, and India's Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal meet before a bilateral meeting in Ottawa on Monday.Justin Tang/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountAround 150 business leaders from India concluded a three-day mission in Toronto this week, as trade talks between Ottawa and New Delhi pick up steam after a major political reset. The delegation, led by Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, included dozens of companies across a range of industries such as financial services, agriculture, steel and pharmaceuticals.This was “the largest-ever delegation to leave the shores of India,” Mr.
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