India, Nov. 9 -- India and the European Union (EU) on Monday reviewed efforts aimed at the timely signing and implementation of a free trade agreement and to conclude an investment protection agreement and an agreement on geographical indications.

These matters figured at an India-EU strategic partnership review meeting held in New Delhi, weeks ahead of an expected visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Brussels in mid-December for the signing of the FTA. The two sides concluded negotiations for the trade deal in January.

India and the EU reviewed engagements aimed at boosting trade and investment cooperation, including the "timely signing and implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement", and to conclude the investment protect...