Australia-India trade pact is set for quick ratification, says Australian Minister

Australia-India trade pact is set for quick ratification, says Australian Minister

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur in a meeting with Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia Tim Watts, in New Delhi, on Saturday. | Photo Credit: PTI A key legislative committee in the Australian Parliament has endorsed the India-Australia trade pact which will send a powerful “signal” to businesses on both sides, … Read more

Australia panel proposes ratification of trade deal with India

Australia panel proposes ratification of trade deal with India

Taking a step towards implementation of the India-Australia free trade pact, Canberra’s Joint Standing Committee on Treaties Friday recommended ratification of the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) with New Delhi to its government. The committee, which has been appointed by the Commonwealth Parliament and reviews Australian government’s treaty actions, said that “there is no … Read more

Australia parliament likely to shortly ratify trade pact with India

Australia parliament likely to shortly ratify trade pact with India

Australia has informed that the free trade agreement with India has been introduced in its parliament and it is likely to be ratified shortly, the commerce ministry said on Tuesday. The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) signed in April needs ratification by the Australian parliament before its implementation. In India, such pacts are … Read more