EU hints at FTA talks even if WTO discussions fail
The Hindu, India
EU hints at FTA talks even if WTO discussions fail
28 July 2008
Chandigarh (PTI) : European Union on Monday hinted at continuation of bilateral negotiations on Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India even if the ongoing WTO negotiations at Geneva fails.
"If WTO fails at Geneva, there should still be a room for (moving ahead with) FTA with India," EU Ambassador Daniele Smadja told reporters here when she was asked what would be the fate of FTA with India if the ongoing WTO negotiations conclude without any result.
The bilateral negotiations on FTA between EU and India commenced in July last year and so far four rounds of talks have taken place.
