<h1>India and Sri Lanka Resume Talks on Economic and Tech Cooperation Agreement, Addressing Trade and Unresolved Issues.</h1> India and Sri Lanka have resumed negotiations on the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA), holding the 12th round of talks in Colombo from October 30 to November 1, 2023. Previously, 11 rounds took place between 2016 and 2018 before a pause. The discussions, led by chief negotiators from both countries, covered various trade-related topics, including trade in goods and services, technical barriers, and dispute settlement. Nine issues were resolved, while others, like apparel quotas and pharmaceutical procurement, remain under discussion. Both countries aim to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation, recognizing significant potential in their partnership.