# India-Israel FTA talks target February conclusion 2026-08-10T08:14:41+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India and Israel have completed two rounds of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, with the next round set for October and a possible conclusion by February, Ambassador Reuven Azar told ET. The pact will go beyond tariffs and market access to create pathways for investment, innovation and technology partnerships. Azar highlighted opportunities for Indian infrastructure firms in Israel, including the $50-billion Greater Tel Aviv Metro project. Bilateral merchandise trade stands at $3-4 billion, but the ambassador said the real potential lies in co-production and adaptation of Israeli technologies for the Indian market. The cooperation chapter remains the most complex part, with Israel studying mechanisms India used in agreements like the one with EFTA. Azar noted that while Israel is a small, open economy, India offers a large market, so the deal must be mutually beneficial in investment and innovation, not just trade figures. ## Coverage - government.economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: bilateral trade, Greater Tel Aviv Metro, India-Israel FTA, Reuven Azar, technology partnership, trade negotiations Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/india-israel-fta-talks-target-february-conclusion/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/india-israel-fta-talks-target-february-conclusion/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.