The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), inked by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his UK counterpart Jonathan Reynolds in presence of the two prime ministers, seeks to enhance bilateral trade by around USD 34 billion annually besides ensuring better market access.
Author: Press Trust of India
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