Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal Leads 4th India–Argentina JTC Meeting; Both Sides Reaffirm Commitment to Deepen Strategic and Economic Partnership

The Fourth Meeting of the India–Argentina Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held in Buenos Aires on August 24, 2026. Led by Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal and Argentine Secretary for International Economic Relations Ambassador Fernando Brun, the meeting reviewed progress on the 2025 bilateral roadmap and noted that bilateral trade crossed USD 6.5 billion in 2025 with over 17 percent annual growth. Discussions covered cooperation in lithium extraction via KABIL in Catamarca, market access for Indian agricultural and pharmaceutical products, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and 5G, and the India–MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement. The visit also featured the largest-ever Indian business delegation to Argentina at the India–Argentina Business Forum.