Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels in Belgium today on a two-day visit to hold high-level discussions with Maros Sefcovic, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade of the European Union.

 

 

The visit comes at a crucial stage in the ongoing India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, as both sides intensify efforts to conclude a comprehensive, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade agreement at the earliest. Building on the momentum generated by the 14th round of negotiations held earlier this month, the Minister’s visit aims to provide strategic direction and political impetus to the talks.

 

 

Discussions are expected to cover key areas of the proposed FTA (Free Trade Agreement), including market access, non-tariff measures, and regulatory cooperation. The visit will also serve to review progress achieved so far and to identify areas requiring further convergence. Mr. Goyal’s engagements in Brussels will include a bilateral meeting with Commissioner Sefcovic, followed by a working dinner, where both leaders are expected to reaffirm the shared ambition to strengthen the India-EU trade and economic partnership.