India, Israel Conclude First FTA Talks in New Delhi; Next Round in May

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India, Israel Conclude First Round of FTA Talks in New Delhi; Next Round in May

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

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India, Israel Conclude First Round of FTA Talks in New Delhi; Next Round in May

•India and Israel successfully concluded the first round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations in New Delhi from February 23-26, 2026.
•The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the FTA were signed in November 2025, providing a structured framework for discussions.
•Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged for an early conclusion of the FTA during his visit to Israel to unlock trade potential.
•Negotiators discussed various aspects including trade in goods and services, rules of origin, and intellectual property rights.
•The next round of in-person negotiations is scheduled for May 2026 in Israel, with virtual inter-sessional discussions ongoing.

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