Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: In a bid to strengthen the negotiation skills of Government officials, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) on September 29 inaugurated an International Trade Negotiations programme for officials of the Department of Commerce, reported IANS.
Organised by IIFT’s Centre for International Negotiations, the programme is designed to strengthen the negotiation skills of Government officials and bolster India’s global trade engagement.
In his address on the occasion, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said, “This programme brings together all relevant topics delivered by experts in their respective fields. IIFT has always played an important role in international trade and negotiations, and we wish all participants the very best as they go through this unique learning experience.” Highlighted the institute’s achievements, IIFT Vice-Chancellor Rakesh Mohan Joshi said, “IIFT today enjoys top rankings on LinkedIn and NIRF, with placements reaching Rs 1.23 crore.”
Joshi added: “We are also developing 30 case studies on bilateral trade and FTAs. Two landmark FTAs – the India–UK FTA and CETA – show how India can navigate complex trade scenarios even in tough times,” he added. The India-UK FTA was signed amid the uncertainties in world trade triggered by the tariff turmoil unleashed by US President Donald Trump.
