<h1>India and EU Restart Free Trade Agreement Negotiations After Nine Years, Aiming for Comprehensive Economic Partnership.</h1> India and the European Union have re-launched negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after a nine-year hiatus, alongside discussions for an Investment Protection Agreement and a Geographical Indicators Agreement. The EU is India's second-largest trading partner, with merchandise trade reaching USD 116.36 billion in 2021-22. The negotiations aim to create a comprehensive and balanced trade deal, enhancing economic opportunities and securing supply chains. The first round of talks will occur in New Delhi from June 27 to July 1, 2022. This initiative is part of India's strategy to establish balanced trade agreements with major economies.