India, Canada Resume CEPA Talks This Week

• India and Canada's chief negotiators will hold virtual trade talks this week to advance the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
• The discussions mark a resumption of negotiations after a two-year pause, with Canada having halted talks in 2023.
• Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated the meeting will design the agenda and path forward for the trade pact.
• India is currently engaged in multiple other FTA negotiations, including with the EU, US, Peru, Chile, EAEU, Qatar, Israel, and New Zealand.

Why It Matters: Resumed India-Canada trade talks could boost economic ties.