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Andrew Brown

India trade deal not hitch, it's a snitch

Trade Minister Dan Tehan has compared Australia trying to secure a free trade agreement with India to the fictional sport of Quidditch, as an agreement between the two nations was delayed once again.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison met with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Monday night at a virtual summit where the two leaders discussed closer trade ties and cooperation in sectors such as critical minerals and education.

While Australia committed to a landmark investment package with India worth $280 million, a free trade deal was not signed.

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