India and Peru to hold next round of FTA talks this week
10 April 2018 4:36 PM GMT
New Delhi: Senior officials of India and Peru will hold next round of negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in the South American nation this week to boost two-way commerce between the countries.
"Officials from commerce ministry are there in Peru for the second round of negotiations for the pact," a government official said.
In an FTA, two countries significantly reduce or eliminate duties on most of the goods traded between them besides relaxing norms and rules to promote trade in services and increase bilateral investments.
With growing uncertainties in its traditional markets, including the US and Europe, India is looking to enhance its engagements with regions like Africa, South America and Central Asia.
Exporters body Federation of India Export Organisations (FIEO) said that Peru holds huge potential for exports.
"The FTA would help boost our exports. India should look at South American market aggressively as Peru is also a member of MERCOSUR (a six Country trade bloc with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay as its members)," FIEO Director General Ajay Sahai said.
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