India–Slovenia Hold 10th JCTEC Session in New Delhi to Strengthen Trade and Economic Cooperation

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The 10th Session of the India-Slovenia Joint Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (JCTEC) took place in New Delhi. The session provided a platform to review the current state of bilateral economic engagement, strengthen cooperation across key sectors, and chart a forward-looking roadmap for trade and investment between the two nations. In a statement, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that the bilateral trade between India and Slovenia has shown a consistent upward trajectory over the past several years, reflecting the growing depth and resilience of the partnership. It stated that the discussions included a comprehensive review of the global and domestic economic landscape, as well as an assessment of bilateral trade and investment relations between the two countries. 

The ministry said that sectoral cooperation was explored across agriculture, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, health, transport, energy, tourism, MSMEs, and Ayurveda and traditional systems of medicine, as well as other trade and business-related matters. Both sides expressed optimism for the early conclusion of a balanced and mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Saket Kumar, and Director General for Economic, Cultural and Scientific Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia, Mr Peter Japelj.