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India-EU FTA & US Trade Deal in Focus at Key MEA Committee Meeting

Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi attended the first MEA Consultative Committee meeting of 2026, chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The meeting focused on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, described as the "mother of all FTA deals," and the strong growth of the bilateral partnership. Participants also requested an update on the interim trade deal negotiations between India and the United States. Jaishankar highlighted the mutually beneficial partnership across sectors like trade, technology, security, and mobility.

Key Points: India-EU FTA, US Trade Deal Discussed in Key MEA Meeting

  • India-EU FTA termed "mother of all deals"
  • Interim US-India trade deal update requested
  • Partnership spans trade, tech, security, mobility
  • First MEA Consultative Committee meeting of 2026
  • EAM Jaishankar chairs key diplomatic discussion
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Focus on India-EU FTA and US-India Trade Deal: Priyanka Chaturvedi attends the first 2026 Consultative Committee meeting

Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi attends MEA Consultative Committee meeting chaired by EAM Jaishankar, focusing on India-EU FTA and US-India trade deal.

"mother of all FTA deals - Priyanka Chaturvedi on India-EU agreement"

New Delhi, March 1

Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi attended the first MEA Consultative Committee meeting of 2026 under the chairmanship of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, where discussion was held on India - EU partnership and the interim US-India trade deal.

In a post on X, MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said the first MEA Consultative Committee meeting of 2026, chaired by Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar, discussed the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), touted as the "mother of all FTA deals".

The meeting highlighted the strong growth of the India-EU partnership, with discussions on enhancing trade and investment ties. The committee also requested an update on the interim US-India trade deal

"Attended the first MEA Consultative Committee meeting of 2026 under the chairmanship of Hon. Foreign Minister of India, which was on the mother of all FTA deals that is the India-EU deal. While we discussed the strong growth of India - EU partnership also requested Hon. Foreign Minister to brief the committee on the interim US-India trade deal. Thank you Hon MEA @DrSJaishankarji and @MEAIndia," Chaturvedi posted.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar chaired the first 2026 Consultative Committee meeting on India-EU relations.

In a post on X, Jaishankar also highlighted the strong partnership between India and the EU in areas such as trade, technology, security, and mobility and also thanked all the MPs for their active participation.

"Held the first Consultative Committee meeting of 2026 on India - EU relations. Discussed the strong momentum of India - EU partnership and its mutually beneficial aspects across a range of sectors including trade, technology, security and mobility. Thank all MPs for their active participation," Jaishankar posted.

The meeting assumes significance as India continues to negotiate crucial trade agreements with major global partners, including the European Union and the United States.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Good to see cross-party participation in such crucial foreign policy matters. Trade deals need long-term vision beyond political cycles. The US interim deal is especially important for our IT professionals.
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the focus on big trade deals, I hope our negotiators don't compromise on the interests of our small farmers and MSMEs. The "mother of all deals" should benefit all mothers and fathers running small businesses here.
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Vikram M
Strong partnerships in technology and security with the EU are key. We need to reduce dependency on single sources for critical tech. More details on the mobility aspect would be great for students and skilled workers.
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David E
As someone working in the export sector, timely updates on these negotiations are crucial for business planning. The interim US deal has been pending for too long. Hope 2026 brings concrete results.
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Priya S
Respectfully, I wish the committee discussions were more transparent. We only get post-meeting social media updates. The "mother of all FTA deals" deserves more public consultation and parliamentary debate before finalization.

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