India and the Southern African Customs Union have set a one-year timetable for negotiations that could change tariffs and market access between India and five Southern African economies.
India and five Southern African countries are preparing to negotiate a preferential trade agreement, with both sides aiming to complete the talks within one year.
The planned agreement covers India and the Southern African Customs Union, or SACU, whose members are South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini.
Negotiations are expected to begin within one month after the two sides agreed the terms of reference that will define the scope and process of the talks.
One-year negotiating timetable
