Liechtenstein's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Education, and Sport, Dominique Hasler has expressed her jubilation over the signing of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). "It's really a milestone for us. It's a historical moment," Minister Hasler told WION, underscoring the monumental significance of this agreement for Liechtenstein's highly industrialized economy. Minister Hasler elaborated on Liechtenstein's economic priorities, emphasizing, "So for our economy, it is really, really an important step because of their main priorities having a free trade agreement with India." With a focus on advanced technologies, Liechtenstein's specialized industries are poised to benefit significantly from this partnership, opening up vast opportunities for growth and collaboration. "The opportunities are huge," Minister Hasler continues, highlighting the potential for deepened cooperation between Liechtenstein and India. She points to Liechtenstein's significant presence in India's construction sector, stating, "Our biggest company Hilti is a construction company and Liechtenstein is already quite visible here in India, for example, at the Atal tunnel, the Mumbai Metro." Minister Hasler pointed to the importance of partnership, trust, and innovation in shaping the future of bilateral relations, stating, "It's about partnership. It's about trust, and it's about innovative shaping of the future." She also expressed optimism about the future prospects of cooperation between the two nations. "So we are really looking forward to serving our cooperation," she remarked, highlighting the eagerness to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the TEPA. The trade pact between India and the 4 European nations, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland was signed on Sunday in Delhi. The pact lowers duties on products and provides market access for both sides. $100 billion commitment from EFTA states has also been made under the pact.

Liechtenstein's Foreign Minister Dominique Hasler Hails Milestone EFTA Trade Agreement with India

In a significant boost to India's global trade credentials, New Delhi has signed a deal with the European free trade association. That's a four nation bloc, comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, which will soon open an office in India. The free trade deal is a culmination of over 15 years of negotiations between India and the E-F-T-A. Watch to know more!

India-EFTA trade deal to generate $100 billion of investment in next 15 years

Against the backdrop of this historic deal Indian ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein Mridul Kumar spoke to WION about the India- EFTA deal. In a significant boost to India's global trade credentials, New Delhi has signed a deal with the European free trade association. That's a four nation bloc, comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, which will soon open an office in India. Watch to know more!

Indian ambassador to 2 EFTA countries, Mridul Kumar speaks to WION on India-EFTA trade pact

India: PM Modi hails landmark India-EFTA trade agreement

India and Britain may sign a free-trade agreement (FTA) this year since both nations have reached a consensus on broader structure of the deal, said Reuters citing a top trade ministry official.

Done deal? India-UK free trade agreement may be signed this year: Official

The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Australia, which comes into effect from Thursday, will help boost bilateral trade in goods and services to cross $45-50 billion.

India-Australia trade agreement to help bilateral trade cross $45-50 billion

Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, on Tuesday, while speaking at an event to commemorate the relations between India and Mauritius expressed gratitude to New Delhi for their continued support and unwavering commitment to making CECPA a reality.

Mauritius PM hails India for CECPA agreement, says it fosters trade between the two countries

The united kingdom and India have formally launched free trade agreement talks in New Delhi, the aim is to wrap up a trade deal by the end of this year. both nations are hoping a deal will boost annual bilateral trade by billions of dollars, Britain has made a deal with India one of its post-Brexit priorities.

British trade secretary visits India to launch free trade agreement talks

India-Australia to sign a comprehensive free trade agreement by the end of 2022 and an early harvest trade deal to be finalized by Christmas later this year.

India-Australia to sign comprehensive trade agreement

Britain and Singapore will on Monday start negotiations on a new digital trade agreement that could remove barriers, part of London's push to become what it calls a 'global tech powerhouse' post-Brexit.

UK, Singapore launch talks on digital trade agreement

The EU and India were set to bolster warming ties at a virtual summit Saturday by relaunching long-stalled trade talks and agreeing to work together against the coronavirus pandemic battering the south Asian giant.

EU and India relaunch trade quest at COVID-hit summit

India and Philippines have agreed to work on preferential trade agreement or PTA, which will reduce and eliminate tariffs on many products, as part of negotiations.

India, Philippines working on preferential trade agreement

US President Donald Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed a Phase 1 deal that will roll back some tariffs and see China boost purchases of US goods and services, defusing a prolonged conflict between the world's two largest economies.

US stocks climb to new peak after trade deal

US President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have a signing ceremony to sign the first phase of the US-China trade deal agreed to this month.

We will be having a signing ceremony soon, says Trump on US-China trade deal

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have a signing ceremony to sign the first phase of the US-China trade deal agreed to this month.

Deal is done, will have signing ceremony soon: Trump on China trade deal

US lawmakers seeking to rein in Big Tech have been stepping up efforts to limit legal immunity for online services, and now are taking that fight global. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this week backed a move by fellow lawmakers to carve out the so-called Section 230 protection — which some activists say is a cornerstone of the open internet — from a North American trade pact with Canada and Mexico, known as USMCA.

US debate on internet liabilty spills over to global trade deals

India has decided not to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement as its key concerns have not been addressed, government sources said.

India decides against joining RCEP due to trade issues

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Tuesday he would send a letter to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking for her support to ratify the new US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA).

Mexico president writes to Pelosi to lobby for trade deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday (August 9) that the United States and China were still pursuing a trade agreement, but he was not ready to make a deal. Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for fundraisers in New York state, Trump also said the United States would continue to refrain from doing business with Chinese telecoms equipment giant Huawei Technologies. U.S. stocks extended losses after his comments, looking set to end a punishing week deep in the red on rising trade war worries.

Trump says U.S., China still talking on trade but not ready for a deal

Japan and the United States have agreed to target a broad deal on bilateral trade by September, seeking to bridge differences of opinion over tariffs on beef and the automobile sector, the Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday.

Japan, US target broad bilateral trade deal by September: Report

The United States (US), on June 5, withdrew duty-free market access to over 3,600 products that it was providing to India under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP).

Decoding the GSP puzzle

The relation between India and the US has been on a positive trajectory especially in the last five years. When the US President Donald Trump announced to remove India from the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) beneficiary list, India was quick to shrug off the US's decision.

India-US trade conflict: Fiscal support, WTO or retaliatory tariffs - what suits India's narrative?

Gravitas: Trump's latest target: India

Days after concluding a "temporary deal" with China on trade, President Trump said negotiation had already started and "unless extended" it will end 90 days from the "date of wonderful and very warm dinner with President Xi in Argentina.

I am a tariff man, if a fair deal is made with China I will happily sign: Trump

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