New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- India and the European Union (EU) are intensifying efforts to finalise their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of this year, EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said Friday, following the conclusion of the 13th round of negotiations.

"We will not agree on everything, but as major democracies in an increasingly uncertain world, there are many areas where we can work together. I am confident we will achieve a very good agreement," Sefcovic said at the annual session of the Automotive Component Manufacturers' Association (ACMA).

He highlighted the goodwill and constructive approach of negotiators on both sides as key factors in meeting the deadline set in February by European Commission President Ursula von der ...