India, Australia Reaffirm Commitment to Advance CECA in 11th Round of Talks

India and Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to further advance Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA). Both sides discussed this during the Eleventh Round of India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) negotiations, which concluded in New Delhi on Saturday. The six-day CECA negotiations were aimed at further advancing the shared objective of strengthening bilateral trade and economic partnership. Commerce and Industry Ministry, in a statement said that during the negotiations, both sides also reaffirmed to ensure that CECA delivers meaningful benefits, economic opportunities,and a balanced outcome. The Ministry said, India and Australia remain strongly aligned to the early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Comprehensive Economic Cooperation. It added that as India steadily advances its footprint through multiple trade agreements, this round reflects a steadfast commitment to enhance economic partnerships anchored with national priorities and global aspirations. Building on the progress achieved in earlier rounds and intersessional meetings, negotiations covered a wide range of areas, including Goods, Services and Mobility, Digital Trade and Legal, bringing greater understanding for convergence in the remaining provisions.