India recently achieved the first institutionalization of bilateral trade cooperation through the 'India–Forum for the Promotion of Exports' with whic

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India recently achieved the first institutionalization of bilateral trade cooperation through the 'India–Forum for the Promotion of Exports' with which country?

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The correct answer is Option C: Mali. India and Mali launched the India–Mali Forum for the Promotion of Exports in Bamako, marking the first institutionalization of bilateral trade cooperation between the two countries. The forum was organised under the theme "Reinforcing Trade and Strategic Partnerships" to strengthen trade, investment, manufacturing, and infrastructure cooperation. India–Mali bilateral trade reached US$326.61 million in FY 2025–26, registering a 55% year-on-year growth. The growth in bilateral trade is supported by India's Duty-Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme, which provides preferential market access to Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Mali's major exports to India include raw cotton, finished leather, cashew, lead, gum arabic, and sesame, while India exports pharmaceuticals, cotton fabrics, two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and bicycles. The forum included Business-to-Business (B2B), Business-to-Government (B2G), and Government-to-Government (G2G) interactions to promote investment partnerships and MoUs. Mali sought India's assistance in digitising its Certificate of Origin system and strengthening trade facilitation, while India requested reconsideration of Mali's shea-nut export ban. Mali announced a dedicated Investment Forum on 3–4 December 2026, aligned with Vision Mali 2063, its long-term strategy to become a regional investment and economic hub.

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