Stockholm, June 11 -- A comprehensive free trade agreement between India and the European Union should tackle both tariff and non-tariff barriers to maximise benefits for both regions, Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa said Wednesday.

Speaking to business leaders from India and Sweden, Dousa emphasised that both the EU and India are "just a bit over-regulated" and would benefit significantly from reducing regulatory barriers alongside traditional tariffs.

"The best outcome for both the EU and India will be an FTA that goes beyond tariffs to include non-tariff barriers," Dousa said. "Both regions are somewhat over-regulated at present, and addressing this will enable smoother cros...