The Future of India-Europe Relations
The panel will discuss the next phase of India–EU relations, assessing the prospects of an FTA, security and defence cooperation, and deeper strategic convergence. It will situate the partnership within shifting global dynamics, highlighting opportunities from shared interests and constraints from geopolitical divergences, domestic politics, and external pressures.
India-Canada Bilateral Trade Relations: Trends, Opportunities, and the Path to CEPA
India-Canada bilateral trade reached CAD 30.9 billion in 2024 but remains underutilized. Despite 2023 diplomatic tensions, economic ties proved resilient. A proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) could add CAD 8.8 billion in trade by 2035. Priority sectors include pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, agriculture, IT services, and clean energy, offering mutual strategic benefits.