| Multilateral Trade | Bilateral Trade |
|---|---|
| Commerce involving three or more nations, typically governed by accords such as the World Trade Organization (WTO). | Commerce between two nations based on agreed-upon conditions. |
| Seeks to establish a global trading system characterized by freedom and fairness. | Concentrates on enhancing economic connections between two particular countries. |
| Instances: WTO trade pacts, regional alliances like ASEAN. | Instances: India–Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISLFTA). |