Srinagar, Oct. 6 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's endorsement of the India-EFTA trade pact as a new phase of economic cooperation underlines a larger shift in India's trade strategy-from cautious engagement to confident global integration. The agreement with the European Free Trade Association-comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein-is significant not merely for tariff concessions, but for the opportunities it can create for investment, technology, jobs and market access. At a time when global trade is being reshaped by geopolitical tensions, protectionism and supply-chain disruptions, India needs reliable economic partnerships. EFTA can be an important part of that network. The real promise of the pact lies in investme...