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India-EU FTA vs. EVFTA: A Comparative Look at Their Strategic Impact on EU Business Expansion

2026-02-02
The recent conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a significant milestone in the European Union’s strategic engagement with key Asian economies. In parallel, the EU’s evolving partnership with Vietnam under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) shows a dual approach to enhancing trade relations in the Indo-Pacific.
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