India-Canada CEPA: Fifth round of trade talks to begin Oct 5; Goyal says next 90 days ‘defining’ for bilateral ties
India and Canada will begin the fifth round of talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on 5 October, as the two sides move to fast-track negotiations. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal described recent discussions as productive and called the next 90 days 'defining' for bilateral relations. The two countries are targeting the conclusion of a trade agreement by the end of 2026.
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The revival and timeline of India-Canada CEPA talks is an examinable bilateral-trade development.
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- The fifth round of India-Canada CEPA talks begins on 5 October.
- Goyal called the next 90 days 'defining' for bilateral ties.
- The two sides aim to conclude a trade agreement by the end of 2026.
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