New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- The European Union and India are reportedly working to meet a December deadline for signing their Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the European Commission proposing a fast-track procedure to expedite approval of the pact.

The two sides are aiming to sign the agreement around December 17 or 18 in Brussels during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's expected visit, according to the Hindustan Times report which cited people familiar with the matter.

PM Modi is expected to travel to Brussels while returning from a proposed G20 meeting in Miami, the news outlet cited the people.

The European Commission has urged the Council of the European Union, which represents the bloc's 27 member states, to approve the FTA through a fast...