Overview
- Mexico’s economy secretary Marcelo Ebrard held a working meeting with India’s ambassador Pankaj Sharma to review and strengthen the bilateral strategic agenda.
- Officials said negotiations are advancing toward a greater commercial opening to expand trade between the two countries.
- The sides agreed to a working call in the coming weeks between Ebrard and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, followed by an in-person meeting later in 2026.
- Talks prioritized attracting Indian technological investment to Mexico, supporting Mexican multinationals in India, and deepening cooperation in pharmaceuticals, technology and digitalization.
- Mexico framed the effort as reinforcing Plan México and building more dynamic, sustainable ties, noting 2024 bilateral trade of $11.7 billion and Indian investment in Mexico above $4 billion.