4th India – Canada Annual Ministerial Dialogue

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New Delhi : A high level delegation led by the Canadian International Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne is visiting India to attend the 4th Annual Ministerial Dialogue (AMD) scheduled to begin on November 13, 2017, in New Delhi. The Indian delegation will be led by the Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu.

In the current round of the Ministerial Dialogue, India and Canada would be focusing on some of the key commercial drivers to strengthen  the India-Canada partnership. Efforts would be made to work towards the expeditious conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) for a progressive, balanced, and mutually beneficial agreement covering both goods and services, according to a PIB release.

Considering the high potential for bilateral trade, the trade ministers of both countries are likely to discuss issues to explore ways for expediting the early conclusion of the CEPA and the Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA). They would also explore options for Indian interests in addressing the Temporary Foreign Workers Programme (TWFP) of Canada, which is affecting the movement of Indian professionals seeking short term visas, address equivalence by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for Indian organic product exports and exploring two way investment opportunities.