India launches 1st round of FTA talks with Israel, inks joint statement for GCC pact
Published on: Feb. 24, 2026, 8:45 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have formally launched negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement, aiming to deepen collaboration in trade, services, and investment. In parallel, India is holding its first round of FTA negotiations with Israel, seeking to boost bilateral trade and leverage complementarities in sectors like technology and innovation.
