July 14, 2026 4:47 PM
India, Maldives conclude first round of FTA talks; aim to fast-track trade, investment pact
India and the Maldives have concluded the first round of negotiations for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with both sides reporting substantive progress across eight negotiating tracks as they seek to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties. The talks, held virtually from June 29 to July 7, involved text-based negotiations across eight policy areas. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the two sides reached broad convergence on several issues during the inaugural round....