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Israel and India seek trade pact in 2025 as Trump touts US-India corridor via Israel


Published on 2025-02-16 14:00:50 - MSN
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  • Economy Minister Nir Barkat says visit to New Delhi marks 'breakthrough' to advance a trade agreement, as Trump pushes vision of connecting India, Europe, and the US through Israel The post Israel and India seek trade pact in 2025 as Trump touts US-India corridor via Israel appeared first on The Times of Israel.

The article discusses the potential for a free trade agreement (FTA) between Israel and India, with both nations expressing interest in concluding the deal by 2025. This comes at a time when former U.S. President Donald Trump has highlighted the importance of a trade corridor linking the U.S., India, and Israel, which could enhance economic ties and strategic partnerships. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz and Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal have both voiced optimism about the FTA, seeing it as a way to boost economic relations. The proposed corridor aims to not only foster trade but also to counterbalance China's Belt and Road Initiative by creating an alternative economic pathway. This initiative reflects a broader geopolitical strategy to strengthen alliances in the Middle East and Asia, amidst ongoing global trade dynamics.

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