FTA talks to continue even during polls: Govt
Business Standard|March 16, 2024
India will continue the ongoing negotiations for free-trade agreements (FTAs) with countries like the United Kingdom (UK) and Oman even after the model code of conduct for the general elections kicks in from Saturday.
ASIT RANJAN MISHRA
FTA talks to continue even during polls: Govt

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha election Saturday.

Following the announcement, the model code of conduct will be enforced in the entire country until the announcement of results.

"Model code of conduct doesn't restrain any ongoing projects. These are ongoing negotiations, these are not new negotiations. So (FTA) negotiations will continue at the same pace," Sunil Barthwal, commerce secretary, told reporters.

When asked whether the government would sign an FTA when the model code of conduct is in force, Barthwal said "that call we will take when the time comes.

That is not a concern at the moment.

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