Trade Advisor Sheikh Bashiruddin confirmed that a letter has been sent to India’s Commerce Minister to initiate talks on various trade matters but noted no response has been received yet from Delhi. He revealed government plans to import onions to stabilize the market and open up imports further. The interim government is preparing to sign free trade agreements with Japan, Singapore, and South Korea. Discussions are ongoing with the U.S. to further reduce tariffs. Bashiruddin assured that deteriorating law and order has not affected trade and commerce activities.