Trade talks with EFTA conclude after 17 years, agreement to be signed ‘in next 10 days’

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India and the four member countries of the EFTA — Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland — have been negotiating a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) since 2008. Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue 2024 being held in New Delhi, Eyjólfsson said, “We concluded negotiations (on the Free Trade Agreement) just days ago after 17 years and 20-plus rounds and we hope to be able to sign it in 10 days’ time here in Delhi.” New Delhi: Negotiations for the free trade agreement between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and India have been concluded and may be signed within the...