'Talks Reduced Outstanding Issues': Piyush Goyal Concludes Brussels Visit For India-EU FTA

Last Updated:October 29, 2025, 09:42 IST

Piyush Goyal met Maros Sefcovic in Brussels to advance India-EU FTA talks, creating a framework for mutual growth and reaffirming India-EU strategic partnerships.

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held talks on India-EU FTA. (Image: PTI/File)

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal concluded his visit to Brussels on Tuesday, after having “intense but very productive" engagements with Maros Sefcovic, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security of the European Union, on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.

The talks have led to the creation of a framework that will significantly support businesses on both sides, delivering a “win-win" situation for the EU and India.

“Concluded my visit to Brussels, after intense but very productive engagements with @MarosSefcovic, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, on advancing a comprehensive India–EU FTA. The talks have significantly reduced our outstanding issues and allowed us to create the framework that will help deliver a win-win for our economies (sic)," Piyush Goyal said in a post on X.

“The negotiations and discussions have laid the foundation for a robust and balanced agreement, which will significantly support businesses on both sides and add to the potential for mutual growth(sic)," he added.

The Commerce Minister further expressed his commitment to realise the India-EU FTA.

“We are committed to realising the common vision of our leaders PM @NarendraModi ji and EU President @VonderLeyen for shared prosperity of our people through innovation, trade, investments, and job creation. The efforts of our teams have been truly commendable. I look forward to welcoming my friend Maroš Šefčovič and the EU team again soon, as we work together to bring this dialogue to fruition(sic)," he stated.

Goyal was on a two-day October 27-28 official visit to Brussels. The Union Minister began his visit to Brussels with a meeting with Johann Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, to strengthen discussions on the India-EU FTA.

On Monday, Goyal shared the details of his meeting on X, saying, “Began my visit to Brussels with a meeting with Johann Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Germany, @AussenMinDE. Our discussions spanned key areas of mutual interest and growth, reaffirming the robust India-Germany strategic partnership and our shared commitment to an early conclusion of the India-EU FTA."

According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Minister’s visit was intended to provide political and strategic momentum to the ongoing trade talks, which made notable progress during the 14th round of negotiations held earlier this month.

The visit comes amid a renewed push to strengthen the India-EU strategic partnership, following a meeting earlier this year between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. During their discussions, the two leaders underscored the need for a future-oriented trade relationship that promotes prosperity, sustainability, and innovation on both sides.

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