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flag Irish MEP Barry Cowen leads EU delegation to India Oct. 27–29 to advance trade talks, focusing on agriculture and market access for Irish exports.

flag Irish MEP Barry Cowen is part of a European Parliament delegation visiting India from October 27 to 29 to advance talks on a major EU-India trade agreement, now in an advanced stage after resuming in 2022. flag Agriculture has been formally included in negotiations, signaling progress toward a final deal. flag The delegation will meet with top Indian ministers and industry leaders, including visits to sustainability initiatives like a textile recycling hub in Panipat. flag Cowen highlighted the potential for Irish exporters—especially in whiskey, dairy, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition—to gain better access to India’s large and growing market, noting a tenfold rise in Irish whiskey exports over five years. flag He stressed the need for a fair, sustainable agreement that maintains European standards and protects farmers while opening opportunities amid global trade uncertainty.

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