India–Argentina JTC Meeting-Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal Leads

The Fourth Meeting of the India–Argentina Joint Trade Committee (JTC) recently held at Palacio San Martín, Buenos Aires. The Indian delegation was led by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, while the Argentine delegation was led by Ambassador Fernando Brun, Secretary for International Economic Relations. Both sides reviewed progress on the roadmap agreed during Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to Argentina in 2025 and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening the strategic and economic partnership between the two countries.

Bilateral trade between India and Argentina crossed USD 6.5 billion in 2025, registering consistent annual growth of over 17 per cent. India has emerged as Argentina’s fifth-largest trading partner, highlighting the significant potential for further expansion and diversification of the bilateral trade basket. Argentina’s ongoing efforts to facilitate foreign trade, reduce non-tariff barriers and promote investment are expected to support greater participation by Indian companies in the Argentine market. Both sides emphasised the importance of ensuring greater reciprocity and a more balanced framework of opportunities for businesses as the economic partnership expands. (UPDATED ON 29TH AUGUST 2026)