In a social media post, the minister said: “We had a productive meeting with @MarosSefcovic, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and @CHansenEU, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food. We discussed strengthening trade and investment ties between India and the EU, promoting the FTA and deepening cooperation in priority areas. Both parties are committed to achieving balanced and mutually beneficial results. »
According to the Commerce Ministry, a team of high-level negotiators from the European Union are currently in New Delhi from November 3 to 7, 2025 for talks with their Indian counterparts on the proposed FTA.
The commitments aim to resolve key outstanding issues and advance the agreement towards a balanced and fair framework that benefits both parties.
This visit follows Minister Piyush Goyal’s official visit to Brussels on October 27-28, 2025, during which he held forward-looking talks with Maros Sefcovic, the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security.
These consultations reaffirmed the commitment of both parties to intensify their engagement and facilitate a comprehensive trade agreement. Ongoing deliberations during the week will focus on key areas, including trade in goods, trade in services and rules of origin, as well as technical and institutional issues. The discussions are guided by a shared vision of a modern, robust and future-ready FTA, which reflects the priorities and sensitivities of India and the EU.
The negotiations gained momentum with a virtual meeting on November 3, 2025 between the Minister of Trade and Industry, Piyush Goyal, and the European Commissioners Maros Sefcovic and Christophe Hansen, responsible for agriculture and food.
As part of the visit, Sabine Weyand, Director General for Trade at the European Commission (EU DG Trade), will visit New Delhi on 5-6 November 2025 for high-level discussions with Indian Commerce Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal on key technical and policy issues.
According to the ministry, the EU delegation’s visit highlights the shared determination of India and the European Union to conclude a fair and balanced trade agreement, promoting trade, investment, innovation and sustainable growth between the two partners.
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