India and Australia discuss early conclusion of interim trade deal

India and Australia are discussing the way forward for an early conclusion of the interim trade deal between the two nations.

Both the countries wanted to conclude an interim trade deal by Christmas.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Dan Tehan MP, Australia's minister for trade, tourism and investment, held a video conference earlier this week to expedite the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).

Officials from both nations have been asked to expedite negotiations towards finalisation of the CECA.

"Both the ministers appreciated that bilateral trade talks have been very progressive and both the ministers have decided to deepen the engagement and