Piyush Goyal concluded his two-day Brussels visit after productive meetings with EU officials, marking progress in advancing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held talks with Maros Sefcovic, the European Union’s Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, during his October 27-28 visit to Brussels to review the ongoing India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.
Following the meeting, Goyal announced on X that his engagements with Sefcovic were “intense but very productive,” adding that both sides had significantly narrowed their outstanding issues and created a framework to deliver a “win-win” outcome for both economies. He said the discussions had laid the foundation for a robust and balanced agreement that would strengthen business ties and drive mutual growth.
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Reaffirming the shared vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and EU President Ursula von der Leyen, Goyal said India and the EU were committed to achieving shared prosperity through innovation, trade, investments, and job creation. He also expressed appreciation for the efforts of both negotiation teams and said he looked forward to welcoming Sefcovic and his team to India soon to advance the dialogue further.
Both sides reiterated their commitment to concluding a swift, balanced, and mutually beneficial agreement that would bolster trade and economic relations between India and the European Union.
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… pic.twitter.com/cdO8QWOLIH
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 28, 2025