11th round of India–Australia CECA negotiations concludes in New Delhi
The 11th round of India–Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) negotiations concluded in New Delhi on 23 August 2025 after six days of talks.
Summary
The 11th round of negotiations on the India–Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) was held in New Delhi from 18 to 23 August 2025. The talks covered goods, services and mobility, digital trade, rules of origin, legal and institutional provisions, environment, labour and gender. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to an early conclusion of a balanced agreement and will continue negotiations in virtual intersessions.
Key facts
- Round
- 11th round, India–Australia CECA
- Dates / venue
- 18–23 Aug 2025, New Delhi
- Areas
- Goods, services and mobility, digital trade, rules of origin, environment, labour, gender
- Next steps
- Virtual intersessions
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The 11th round of India–Australia CECA negotiations, which concluded on 23 August 2025, was held in:
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Correct answer: A — New Delhi
The 11th round of India–Australia CECA negotiations was held in New Delhi from 18 to 23 August 2025.
In the context of India–Australia trade talks, what does 'CECA' stand for?
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Correct answer: C — Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement
CECA stands for the India–Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement, whose 11th negotiating round concluded in New Delhi on 23 August 2025.