Canada ‘looking forward’ to seal trade deal with India as fifth CEPA round begins
India and Canada are set to begin the fifth round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Ottawa. Both nations aim to finalize the trade deal by 2026 to strengthen ties in energy, critical minerals, and technology.
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Represents a significant effort to stabilize and expand bilateral trade relations amidst global economic shifts and tariff disputes.
India and Canada will return to the negotiating table on Monday, with the fifth round of talks on the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) scheduled in Ottawa from October 5 to 9. Both sides are working towards concluding the trade deal by the end of 2026 as they seek to deepen trade and investment ties following a prolonged diplomatic chill.Energy, critical minerals, aerospace and artificial intelligence are among the key areas being discussed, with Canada looking to expand economic cooperation with India.Canadian International trade minister Maninder Sidhu said that Canada is looking “forward to conclude” the CEPA trade agreement with India.
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