The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, reached Lilongwe, Malawi this morning (October 17, 2024), on the final leg of her State Visits to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi. At the Kamuzu International Airport, the President was received by H.E. Mr Michael Usi, the Vice President of Malawi and other dignitaries. She was accorded a ceremonial welcome and was warmly greeted by children. A traditional cultural performance was also presented before the President at the airport.
India’s import of lentils from key supplier Canada has been steady so far despite deepening diplomatic tensions between the two countries but traders are increasingly turning to Australia to diversify away from the north American producer.
Trade negotiators from India and Australia will intensify their engagement on the proposed Comprehensive Economic Cooperation over the next two months to achieve a closure before Australia enters the election phase.
India is seeking a country-wise review of the ASEAN India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) to address its rising trade deficit with the 10-nation bloc.
India is hoping that free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the United Kingdom (UK) will restart in November, a senior government official said on Monday.
India is looking at expediting the free trade agreement talks with Australia in the next two months to bridge differences on the sensitive issues and close the negotiations, a senior government official said on Wednesday.
