International Relations

India-Canada CEPA: fifth round of trade talks to begin October 5

India and Canada will hold the fifth round of talks on their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) from October 5, as both sides move to fast-track negotiations. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal called the next 90 days 'defining' for bilateral ties and said the two countries aim to conclude a trade agreement by the end of 2026.

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  • Fifth round of India-Canada CEPA talks begins October 5.
  • Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal called the next 90 days 'defining'.
  • Both sides aim to conclude a trade agreement by end-2026.

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