India and EU Push for Early Harvest Trade Deal in Brussels

In Brussels, India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic to discuss the progress of the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union. The key focus of the meeting was to accelerate negotiations and reach an early harvest trade agreement by July.

Both sides emphasized their commitment to:

• Enhancing trade relations
• Removing barriers to boost economic growth

This planned agreement aims to:

1. Facilitate smoother trade
2. Increase market access
3. Strengthen bilateral ties between India and the EU

The discussions in Brussels signal a strong collaborative effort to finalize terms soon and benefit businesses and consumers on both sides.

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