The European Council's Trade Policy Committee (Deputies) / Attachés is scheduled to meet on 23 July 2026 at 11:00 in the Justus Lipsius Building, Brussels, to discuss bilateral and regional trade issues, including EU-Armenia trade relations, the EU-India Trade and Technology Council, and cooperation with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The meeting, set to take place in format 1+2, will first adopt its agenda before moving to the substantive items.
Under the agenda item on bilateral and regional issues, delegations will examine EU-Armenia trade relations, which may cover ongoing cooperation or potential new initiatives. The EU-India Trade and Technology Council – trade aspects will also be discussed, likely focusing on deepening economic ties and addressing trade barriers. Additionally, the committee will address EU-CPTPP cooperation, exploring ways to enhance trade links with the trans-Pacific bloc.
A session for "Any other business" allows delegations to raise updates on key dossiers under negotiation that could affect trade-related issues of strategic relevance. Delegations must submit written requests for such items to polcom@consilium.europa.eu by 12:00 on 22 July 2026, the day before the meeting. Participants are required to register their presence in the Delegates Portal, where Council documents are available; room attendants will provide copies on request.
The meeting comes amid ongoing EU efforts to diversify trade partnerships and strengthen ties with Indo-Pacific and neighbouring countries. No prior coverage of this specific meeting exists in recent records.