Question : INDIA ISRAEL FTA



(a) whether India and Israel are pursuing regulations for signing FTA;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the benefit likely to be accrued to the country with the signing of the said FTA?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)

(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. The first round of negotiations( on trade in goods, services and investment) were held with Israeli team on 26.05.2010 in New Delhi. The next round of negotiations are slated for February 2011 in Jerusalem (Israel). The Free Trade Agreement is aimed at giving a boost to trade in goods, services and investment with Israel.