India-EU FTA: Piyush Goyal Wraps Up Brussels Visit; Push To Accelerate Trade Deal Talks

India and the European Union advanced their proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations during Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s two-day visit to Brussels, which concluded on January 9. Goyal held intensive meetings with EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic to move the long-standing talks forward. The Ministry of Commerce stated that the discussions reviewed progress on critical areas such as Market Access for Goods, Rules of Origin, and Services. Both sides offered strategic guidance to their negotiating teams to resolve pending issues and speed up the process. The talks focused on balancing ambitious trade goals with domestic priorities, safeguarding farmers and micro, small, and medium enterprises, and enhancing India’s integration into global supply chains. Officials said the engagement reflects strong political commitment from both India and the EU to finalize a fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade agreement.