Two sides also announce signing of a Security & Defence Partnership, launch negotiations for an intelligence sharing agreement & explore India’s addition to Horizon Europe programme.
India and Russia, as a part of Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), are set to hold the 2nd round of negotiations on a trade deal next month after the Union Budget.
The year began with two major trade announcements—opening of negotiations for “first tranche” of a bilateral trade agreement with the US following PM Modi’s visit to Washington.
In a global environment where trade negotiations are increasingly shaped by domestic sensitivities and geopolitical caution, the pace of India-New Zealand FTA is analytically significant.
It’s India’s 3rd FTA with a Five-Eyes alliance member in the last 4 years. It is also the 3rd trade deal announced by New Delhi this year, after agreements with the UK & Oman.
Deal expected to be operational within 3 months and allow Indian importers to ‘replace’ imports from Turkey and source ‘better-priced’ blocks from Oman, Minister Piyush Goyal said.
Cosmetics, skincare brands set to benefit as UK pushes for fewer clearances. ‘We're excited to showcase best of UK innovation to one of world’s fastest-growing beauty markets’.
Trump's goal of ending the Iranian nuclear programme cannot be accomplished without overthrowing the Islamic regime in Iran, which is likely not possible without a ground invasion.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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