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 CEPA trade negotiations on October 5, fast-tracking talks toward an agreement. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal described the discussions as productive and called the next 90 days 'defining' for bilateral ties, with both sides aiming to conclude the trade agreement by the end of 2026.
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Renewed CEPA talks mark a reset in India–Canada economic ties.
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- Fifth round of India–Canada CEPA talks begins October 5.
- Commerce Minister: Piyush Goyal.
- Both sides aim to conclude the agreement by end-2026.
- Goyal called the next 90 days 'defining' for bilateral ties.
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