COO – India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IUCEPA): Facilitating Bilateral Commerce
COO – India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IUCEPA): Facilitating Bilateral Commerce Introduction The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) marks a pivotal milestone in India’s global economic strategy and the wider UAE-India relationship. Entering into force on May 1, 2022, the IUCEPA is India’s first comprehensive trade agreement with a major Middle Eastern partner and […]
COO – SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA): Facilitating Regional Trade Integration
COO – SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA): Facilitating Regional Trade Integration Introduction Regional trade agreements are important vehicles for economic development and closer cooperation. The SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA) represents a foundational step for South Asian regional integration, fostering economic ties and creating opportunities for trade growth among its member nations. Central to the […]
COO – South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA): Facilitating Regional Trade and Economic Integration
COO – South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA): Facilitating Regional Trade and Economic Integration Introduction Regional trade agreements are instrumental in enhancing economic cooperation, boosting intra-regional trade, and fostering sustainable development. The South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA), established by the eight member states of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), serves as […]