Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal to chair joint trade meetings in Argentina and Brazil
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India eyes critical minerals, bigger markets in South America trade push
India is intensifying trade engagement with South American nations — Chile, Argentina, and Brazil — to secure critical minerals and expand market access. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will lead joint trade meetings in Argentina and Brazil, while talks for a comprehensive trade agreement with Chile are in advanced stages. Discussions also include expanding the existing preferential trade agreement with Mercosur. This strategic push aims to diversify India's export destinations and strengthen bilateral trade, aligning with India's resource security and economic diplomacy goals.
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Comprehensive trade agreement talks with Chile in advanced stages
Discussions to expand India-Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA)
Focus on securing critical minerals like lithium from Chile and Argentina
Objective: Diversify export markets and boost bilateral trade with South America
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