Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is ready to visit Brussels, Belgium, October 27-28, 2025 for high-level discussions with Maroš Šefčovič, Executive Vice President and European Trade Commissioner of the European Union.
The visit comes at a crucial stage in the ongoing India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, as both sides seek to accelerate efforts towards concluding a comprehensive and balanced pact.
The dialogue follows the 14th round of FTA negotiations held earlier this month and is expected to provide strategic direction and political momentum to the negotiations.
Minister Goyal and Commissioner Šefčovič will deliberate on several critical aspects of the proposed agreement, including market access, regulatory cooperation and non-tariff measures.
The discussions will also take stock of progress made so far and identify areas that require further alignment before reaching a final agreement.
During his visit, Minister Goyal will hold a bilateral meeting with Commissioner Šefčovič, followed by a working dinner.
The European Union has urged India to reduce import duties on automobiles and alcoholic beverages, while New Delhi, in turn, is pressuring the bloc to grant it data secure nation status.
India has also sought more flexible arrangements to allow temporary movement of its skilled professionals to the EU.
At the same time, a delegation from the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee will visit India from October 27 to 29.
The team, led by Cristina Maestre, permanent rapporteur of the committee for India, and Brando Benifei, will hold discussions on strengthening trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two partners.
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