The 10th Session of the India-Slovenia Joint Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (JCTEC) took place in New Delhi on 26 NOV 2025. The session was co-chaired by Shri Saket Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Mr. Peter Japelj, Director General for Economic, Cultural and Scientific Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia. The session provided a platform to review bilateral economic engagement, strengthen cooperation across key sectors, and chart a forward-looking roadmap. Bilateral trade between the two nations has shown a consistent upward trajectory. The discussions included a review of the global and domestic economic landscape, as well as an assessment of bilateral trade and investment relations. Sectoral cooperation was explored across agriculture, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, health, transport, energy, tourism, MSMEs, and Ayurveda and traditional systems of medicine. Both sides expressed optimism for the early conclusion of a India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). During the visit, Mr. Peter Japelj met with Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Commerce Secretary, Government of India, and held discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation. The 10th JCTEC reaffirmed India's commitment to nurturing a dynamic economic partnership with Slovenia. The release was issued by Abhishek Dayal/Anushka Pandey. Release ID: 2194492. Visitor Counter: 760.
Key Entities Referenced
India–Slovenia Joint Committee on Trade: Forum for reviewing and strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation between India and Slovenia.
India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA): Proposed trade agreement between India and the European Union, impacting trade relations between India and Slovenia.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: Indian ministry involved in co-chairing the Joint Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation with Slovenia.
New Delhi: Location where the 10th Session of the India-Slovenia Joint Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation took place.
Slovenia: One of the two countries focused on in the discussion about trade.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
India–Slovenia Joint Committee on Trade
reviews bilateral trade partnership
Posted On: 26 NOV 2025 11:04AM by PIB Delhi
The 10th Session of the India–Slovenia Joint Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation
(JCTEC) took place in New Delhi, co-chaired by Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
Government of India, Shri Saket Kumar, and Director General for Economic, Cultural and Scientific
Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia, Mr. Peter Japelj.
The session provided a platform to review the current state of bilateral economic engagement,
strengthen cooperation across key sectors, and chart a forward-looking roadmap for trade and
investment between the two nations.
Bilateral trade between India and Slovenia has shown a consistent upward trajectory over the past
several years, reflecting the growing depth and resilience of the partnership.
Slovenia’s strategic location at the crossroads of Central Europe, coupled with India’s expanding
engagement with Europe, presents a unique opportunity to bring the regions closer together. This
convergence of geographies and interests provides a strong foundation for deepening cooperation in
trade, technology, innovation, and connectivity.
The discussions included a comprehensive review of the global and domestic economic landscape, as
well as an assessment of bilateral trade and investment relations between the two countries. Sectoral
cooperation was explored across agriculture, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, health, transport, energy,
tourism, MSMEs, and Ayurveda and traditional systems of medicine, as well as other trade and
business-related matters. Both sides expressed optimism for the early conclusion of a balanced and
mutually beneficial India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
During the visit, Mr. Peter Japelj met with Commerce Secretary, Government of India Shri Rajesh
Agrawal, and held discussion on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
The 10th JCTEC reaffirmed India’s commitment to nurturing a dynamic economic partnership with
Slovenia, built on mutual trust, shared values, and enduring friendship, laying the groundwork for
deeper collaboration across Europe and India.
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Abhishek Dayal/Anushka Pandey
(Release ID: 2194492) Visitor Counter : 760
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