India, EU discuss trade deal, supply chain issues

India and the European Union have discussed accelerating their proposed free trade agreement (FTA), with stronger supply chains and economic security emerging as key areas of cooperation, Randhir Jaiswal, Official Spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs of India, said. The discussions took place during the seventh India-EU Strategic Partnership Review Meeting in New Delhi. Both sides reviewed ways to strengthen trade and investment ties, alongside cooperation in advanced technologies, semiconductors, clean energy, and digital infrastructure. They also discussed connectivity initiatives, including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the EU’s Global Gateway programme. For the logistics sector, closer India-EU engagement could create opportunities for smoother trade flows, stronger transport links, and more resilient supply chains.

Pallak Kashyap is a reporter at CargoTalk, specialising in aviation and logistics. He covers the air cargo sector through news stories, interviews and on-ground reporting, with a clear focus on supply chains, operational trends and industry developments. His work aims to break down complex logistics narratives into practical, easy-to-understand insights for the trade. Beyond reporting, he closely follows evolving business trends and the forces shaping the future of global logistics.

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