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'Trade barriers rising globally, India building bridges': PM Modi at Brics forum

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"Today, while trade barriers are rising globally, India is building economic bridges.

Since 2014, we have entered into free trade agreements with nearly 40 countries," PM Modi said.

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  • Since 2014, we have entered into free trade agreements with nearly 40 countries," PM Modi said.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:52:36 UTC.

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