India-EU Deal | Ireland ‘Optimistic’ India–EU FTA Will Be Finalised Soon: Irish Envoy Kevin Kelly

Ireland is “really optimistic” that the long-pending India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) can be concluded soon, with Dublin viewing the proposed pact as a “win-win” with transformative economic potential for both sides, Irish Ambassador to India Kevin Kelly said in an exclusive interview to NDTV’s Aditya Raj Kaul. Amid renewed political momentum, including the recent visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to India and plans for an EU–India summit early next year, Ambassador Kelly said both sides were “obvious on what they want” and highly motivated to seal the deal. “We’re really optimistic it’s going to happen… there’s a real opportunity for mutual benefit. I’m hoping the summit could be an opportunity for this deal,” he said, while cautioning that negotiations remain complex.