9-Aug-2005
Business Standard
India and the US will discuss the possibility of a bilateral investment agreement or a limited free-trade agreement (FTA) in services next month at the first meeting of the recently constituted United States-India Trade Policy Forum.
9-Aug-2005
Radio Australia
India and Indonesia have decided to set up a joint study group to examine the possibility of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
8-Aug-2005
News from Bangladesh
Bangladesh has once again outright rejected an Indian proposal for signing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with her, urging the counterpart to sign the proposed South Asia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) for boosting the regional trade and commerce.
28-Jul-2005
Khaleej Times
India will explore a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and explore opportunities with individual countries in the Arab world for greater cooperation in the services sector.
26-Jul-2005
Financial Express
The Indian government is planning to constitute a high-level inter-ministerial group to weigh the pros and cons of having some sort of trade/economic pact with China.
20-Jul-2005
Bangladesh Observer
The Bangladesh commerce ministry is going to consultants to run a study to identify the benefits and possible risks of signing any bilateral trade agreement (FTA) with neighbouring countries.
19-Jul-2005
Hindustan Times
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Bush declare their resolve to transform the relationship between their countries and establish a global partnership.
18-Jul-2005
The Statesman
The government must not relent under any pressure from ASEAN countries to dilute the Rules of Origin that India has framed before signing the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement with Singapore, the Indian Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry has said.
17-Jul-2005
Financial Express
India feels that a free trade agreement (FTA) with China will not work as it is not a market economy.