Goyal Begins France, Italy Visit to Deepen Trade Ties; India Looks to Fast-Track EU FTA, Global Alliances
- On June 1, Union Minister Piyush Goyal embarked on a three-day official trip to France as part of a broader five-day European tour, which also includes Italy, aimed at enhancing economic relations.
- The visit aims to advance India-EU free trade agreement talks and deepen strategic partnerships amid India's broader push for global trade and investment cooperation.
- Goyal is set to engage in meetings with French officials overseeing the economy and trade portfolios, connect with executives from leading French corporations, and take part in India-France business forums.
- He will also join an informal WTO ministers gathering in Paris and hold bilateral meetings with global trade leaders to discuss issues like trade rules, sustainability, and investment.
- This visit is expected to boost Indo-European economic cooperation, help bridge FTA gaps in tariffs and services, and set the stage for continued talks in Italy and beyond.
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