Overview
- Officials said Indian and Israeli negotiators will meet in January to work out the structure of a proposed FTA, with an Israeli delegation expected in India.
- The next round of India–EAEU negotiations is likely in February in Russia following a first round held in November in New Delhi.
- Both negotiation tracks are proceeding under terms of reference signed this year that establish an 18‑month work plan.
- The government frames these talks as a way to support exporters, including MSMEs, farmers and fishermen, by widening market access.
- Recent data show India’s exports to Israel fell 52% in 2024–25, while trade with Russia totaled $68.72 billion, driven by $63.84 billion of imports.