India-Australia trade pact: CECA, BIT talks to deepen ties in critical minerals, investment
India and Australia are negotiating a broader Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) along with a bilateral investment treaty, aiming to deepen economic ties between the two nations. Critical minerals, investment, education and talent mobility have emerged as the key areas of focus in the ongoing discussions, reflecting the growing strategic and economic partnership between the two countries.
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CECA/BIT talks and the critical-minerals dimension link trade, economy and strategic affairs.
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- India and Australia are negotiating a broader CECA.
- Talks also cover a bilateral investment treaty (BIT).
- Key focus areas: critical minerals, investment, education and talent.
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