India, EU to resume free trade pact talks after 8 years Top Searches India, EU to resume free trade pact talks after 8 years PTI / May 8, 2021, 20:30 IST FacebookTwitterLinkedinEMail These decisions were taken during a virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the heads of state or government of all the 27-member states of the bloc. NEW DELHI: India and the European Union have agreed to resume talks for a balanced, ambitious and comprehensive trade agreement and also launch negotiations for a stand-alone investment protection pact, the external affairs ministry said on Saturday. These decisions were taken during a virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the heads of state or government of all the 27-member states of the bloc with a focus on expanding overall cooperation in areas of trade, investment and connectivity.