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    506 : A New Chapter in Indo-German Relations

    Roshni Kapur

    16 August 2017

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Germany on 29 and 30 May 2017 to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel was an opportunity for the two partners to explore ways to further cement economic and trade relations. The two leaders signed a dozen agreements. The need to resume free trade talks between India and the European Union (EU) was also included in the agenda. India and the EU have been unable to reach a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) despite enduring negotiations since 2007. The FTA is aimed to increase investments, lower tariffs on goods and enable trade in services between the two sides.