Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels on October 27–28 to hold high-level discussions with Maroš Šefčovič, Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade, as India and the European Union move closer to finalising a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Ministry of Commerce & Industry said in a statement.
The visit comes at a crucial juncture in the ongoing FTA negotiations, with both sides intensifying efforts to reach a balanced and mutually beneficial trade deal. The discussions are expected to provide strategic direction and political momentum to the talks, following the 14th round of negotiations held earlier this month.
Ministry said the agenda will focus on key aspects of the proposed agreement, including market access, non-tariff measures, and regulatory cooperation. The meetings will also review the progress achieved so far and explore areas where further alignment is needed.
During his visit, Goyal will hold a bilateral meeting with Šefčovič, followed by a working dinner. The two leaders are expected to reaffirm their shared commitment to strengthening the India–EU trade and economic partnership.
The visit follows a series of recent high-level interactions between India and the European Union. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had emphasised the need for a forward-looking trade relationship focused on prosperity, sustainability, and innovation.
Goyal’s visit to Brussels reflects India’s determination to deepen its engagement with the European Union — one of its largest trading partners — and to advance an agreement that supports resilient supply chains, sustainable economic growth, and a fair, rules-based global trading system.