Overview
- India and Ecuador began work on a roadmap for a Preferential Trade Agreement that would cut tariffs on selected goods.
- Ecuador delivered formal letters to join the International Solar Alliance and the International Big Cat Alliance.
- The ministers signed an MoU for up to Rs 12 crore in Indian grants over five years to fund Quick Impact Projects in local communities.
- Health officials moved to set up a technical channel, with Ecuador weighing recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia to speed drug approvals and support larger exports.
- Talks also explored supply-chain links for critical minerals such as copper and gold to back energy and industrial needs.