India and EU seal landmark trade agreement after 20 years of talks

Summary

India and the European Union have finalized a landmark trade deal after nearly 20 years of negotiations, opening new opportunities for trade between the two regions.

Key Points
  • India and the European Union have finalized a landmark trade deal after nearly two decades of talks.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the agreement the 'mother of all deals'.
  • The deal opens India's market to free trade with the 27-nation European Union.
  • Formal signing is expected after legal vetting and the deal aims for implementation within a year.
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