India and EU Near Finalization of Trade Agreement Excluding Sensitive Agriculture Issues

India and the European Union are nearing the conclusion of a long-anticipated Free Trade Agreement, with negotiations expected to finalize by January 26 ahead of the India-EU Summit on January 27. While most trade chapters have been closed, sensitive agricultural issues remain excluded due to domestic concerns on both sides. EU leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, will attend India's Republic Day celebrations and the summit, where the deal may be announced or signed, marking a significant step in bilateral economic relations.