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Pradeep Kumar

11/07/21 09:30 AM IST

21st Session of India-Italy Joint Commission

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21st Session of India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation.

Area of discussion
  • Both sides held extensive discussions on bilateral trade and Investment and economic cooperation in the areas of Food Processing, Textiles, Leather, Railways, Start-ups and promotion of SMEs which play crucial role in economic growth and employment generation.
  • The bilateral market access issues and non-tariff barriers were also discussed to facilitate trade and investment.
  • The progress on the outcomes of India-EU leaders Summit in Porto, Portugal was also reviewed.
  • Indian side also raised the issues of Mutual recognition of COWIN Vaccine Certificate and opening up of Travel restrictions, longer duration of Business Visas and Portability of social security benefits of Indians working in Italy.
  • Following the India-Italy JCEC G2G Meeting, a G2B Session focusing on Energy partnership was held virtually in the presence of the two Ministers. 
Source: PIB

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