India, Southern African Customs Union sign terms of reference towards trade pact

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The government on Wednesday said that India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) have signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for negotiations towards a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between India and SACU, marking an important step towards strengthening trade and economic engagement.

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India, Southern African Customs Union sign terms of reference towards trade pact

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