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Canada Targets India Trade Deal by Year-End
Canada aims to finalize trade deal with India by year's end to boost economic ties amid global uncertainty.
In brief
Canada aims to finalize trade deal with India by year's end to boost economic ties amid global uncertainty. Canada plans to conclude a trade deal with India by December to increase bilateral trade from $30.4 billion to $70 billion. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Trade Deal Momentum
Canada aims to conclude trade deal with India by year's end to strengthen economic ties amid global uncertainty.
Fifth Round of Talks
India and Canada began fifth round of talks on october 5, building on discussions from last month.
Prime Minister Modi Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada in december to sign completed trade deal.
Minister's Confidence
Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said momentum and energy are there to finalize trade deal this year.
“The momentum is there, the energy is there to get it done”
Trade Target Growth
Canada aims to increase trade from $30.4 billion to $70 billion by year-end.
“The leaders have set an ambitious target to go from $30 billion to $70 billion”
Energy and Minerals Focus
Canada sees opportunities in mining, food security, infrastructure and nuclear energy for deeper cooperation.
The headline
Canada plans to conclude a trade deal with India by December to increase bilateral trade from $30.4 billion to $70 billion.
