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NEW DELHI / TEL AVIV (Rajeev Sharma) — Marking a transformative chapter in bilateral relations, India and Israel successfully concluded the first round of negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The four-day session in New Delhi follows the signing of the Terms of Reference (ToR) in November 2025, providing a structured roadmap to dismantle trade barriers and deepen economic integration between the two strategic partners. Coinciding with the conclusion of the talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a high-profile state visit to Israel, issued a joint statement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.…