Question : TRADE AGREEMENT WITH USA AND RUSSIA



(a) the trade agreements signed by the Government with USA and Russia during the last three years;

(b) the foreign exchange earned by India as a result of these agreements during the above period;

(c) whether signing of some more agreements with these countries is under consideration of the Government; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI S.B. MOOKHERJEE)

(a) : No trade agreement has been signed by the Indian Government with USA and Russia during the last three years.

(b) : Does not arise.

(c) & (d) : Government`s efforts to expand trade are a sustained and continuous process. Efforts are made to facilitate trade and maximise investment opportunities across a broad range of economic sectors including information technology, infrastructure, biotechnology and services.