September 14, 2026 8:52 PM

India, MERCOSUR Launch Talks to Expand Preferential Trade Agreement

India and the South American trade bloc MERCOSUR have launched negotiations to expand their existing Preferential Trade Agreement, in a move aimed at deepening economic relations and creating greater opportunities for businesses on both sides. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Uruguay’s Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin, representing the country’s Pro Tempore Presidency of MERCOSUR, jointly announced the launch of the negotiations. The two sides agreed to expand the exist...