ENA Global 2025-11-26 17:21:28 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Nov 26 (KNN)</strong> The 10th Session of the India Slovenia Joint Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (JCTEC) was held in New Delhi, co-chaired by Saket Kumar, Joint Secretary, Commerce and Industry Ministry, India, and Peter Japelj, Director General, Economic, Cultural and Scientific Diplomacy, Foreign and European Affairs Ministry, Slovenia.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The session reviewed bilateral economic engagement, explored sectoral cooperation, and outlined a roadmap for enhancing trade and investment between the two countries. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Discussions focused on agriculture, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, health, transport, energy, tourism, MSMEs, and Ayurveda and traditional systems of medicine, alongside other trade and business matters.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Bilateral trade between India and Slovenia has steadily grown in recent years, reflecting the resilience and depth of the partnership. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Both sides highlighted Slovenias strategic location in Central Europe and Indias expanding European engagement as a foundation for strengthening collaboration in trade, technology, innovation, and connectivity.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The delegates expressed optimism over the early conclusion of a balanced India EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and explored opportunities to enhance cooperation across multiple sectors. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">During his visit, Japelj also met Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral relations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The 10th JCTEC reaffirmed Indias commitment to economic partnership with Slovenia, grounded in mutual trust, shared values, and enduring friendship, while setting the stage for deeper collaboration between India and Europe.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 44211 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/global/indiaslovenia-jctec-meeting-reviews-bilateral-economic-engagement-explores-sectoral-cooperation 2025-11-26 17:21:28 knnindia.co.in