India moving fast to complete FTA talks with Japan, S Korea
Monday, 22 September 2008
NEW DELHI, Sept 21 (PTI): After clinching a deal for free trade agreements (FTAs) with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), India will move fast to complete negotiations in the next few months for pacts with Japan and South Korea that will open trade in goods as also services for Indian firms.
"We are hopeful. We will try to conclude free trade agreements with Japan and Korea this year," Commerce Secretary G K Pillai told newsmen.
Pillai hoped negotiations with Japan and South Korea could be completed fast as there were no apprehensions for India over Japan seeking large access in agriculture sector.
"We are hopeful. We will try to conclude free trade agreements with Japan and Korea this year," Commerce Secretary G K Pillai told newsmen.
Pillai hoped negotiations with Japan and South Korea could be completed fast as there were no apprehensions for India over Japan seeking large access in agriculture sector.