NEW DELHI — India and Canada convened high-level bilateral trade discussions on Wednesday aimed at accelerating negotiations for a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to expand two-way commerce and cross-border investments.
The meeting took place between Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Canada’s Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu, who is currently leading an official Canadian trade delegation to India.
Core Objectives and Bilateral Trade Priorities
During the session, both ministers reviewed pathways to strengthen commercial collaboration and establish a structured economic framework:
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Balanced Market Access: Both sides underscored the necessity of finalizing a mutually beneficial pact that ensures meaningful market access across key sectors and capitalizes on structural complementarities between the Indian and Canadian economies.
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Investment and Commercial Expansion: Officials reaffirmed their shared commitment to utilizing CEPA as a catalyst for unlocking new investment corridors, deepening supply chain integration, and fostering long-term economic growth for both nations.
