Goyal Meets EU Team, Holds Talks on Proposed FTA Deals

India is simultaneously engaged in trade negotiations with three developed economies this month, as the country pushes forward with its ambitious global trade agenda, according to officials familiar with the developments.

- Rajeev Jayaswal

NEW DELHI:

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal met with the European Union delegation in Mumbai on Saturday, ahead of his departure to the United States on Sunday, while talks with the United Kingdom continue following their relaunch last month, said one of these officials, who added that the minister's America trip will pave the way for headway on a multi-sector bilateral trade agreement (BTA).

Goyal discussed the broad contours of proposed India-EU free trade negotiations with EU Trade chief Maros Sefcovic on Saturday in Mumbai. The meeting "set the stage for the 10th round of FTA negotiations in Brussels from March 10-14," one official said.

Following the meeting, Goyal posted on X: "Had a productive meeting with EU Commissioner for Trade & Economic Security @MarosSefcovic, along with officials from both sides. Our discussions focused on accelerating efforts towards a balanced & mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement. Looking forward to deepening economic ties and fostering a prosperous India-EU partnership."