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During the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaounde, Cameroon, India's Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, held a meeting with EU Trade Commissioner, Mr. Maros Sefcovic. They discussed the agenda for WTO reforms, the signing of the India-EU FTA, and potential enhancements in trade relations.
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Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, highlighted the disproportionate impact of industrial fishing fleets on overfishing and overcapacity during the World Trade Organization’s Fourteenth Ministerial Conference. Goyal underscored India's emphasis on sustainability and its low subsidy levels, advocating for equitable treatment for small-scale fishers
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Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister for Commerce and Industry, is representing India at the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation in Yaounde, Cameroon. He urged for WTO reforms to be carried out transparently and inclusively while upholding core principles like non-discrimination and equity. He held bilateral meetings with several
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Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal announced initiatives to integrate design as a strategic element in India's growth, emphasizing a new National Institute of Design in eastern India to bridge the design education gap and foster industry-academia collaboration. Source: Original Link
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Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged exporters and industry bodies to capitalize on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) recently signed with developed countries. In a meeting with Export Promotion Councils and Industry Associations, he emphasized enhancing market penetration, quality upgrades, and competitiveness. Industry leaders expressed gratitude for the tariff
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The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement marks a major milestone in global trade, potentially affecting one-third of the world's population and 25% of global GDP. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, highlighted the vast opportunities this pact presents during the World Forum of Accountants. Goyal
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted an article by Union Minister Piyush Goyal regarding the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement. This agreement is hailed as historic, aligning with India's vision of becoming a developed nation. It aims to expand markets, create jobs, and safeguard India's core interests.
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Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, during the "Startup Pe Charcha" interaction in New Delhi, emphasized the increasing self-confidence among India's youth driven by the growth of startups and entrepreneurship. He highlighted potential opportunities in tourism and skill development sectors powered by technology
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Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal visited Liechtenstein to promote the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). The visit emphasized sustained trade and investment partnerships, underscoring Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for India’s global economic role. TEPA, India’s first free trade agreement
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Shri Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, is set to visit Brussels on January 8-9, 2026, to participate in crucial talks regarding the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The visit aims to provide strategic guidance to ongoing negotiations, focusing on resolving outstanding issues and expediting conclusion of
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Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal highlighted the significance of tackling malnutrition as a collective national responsibility during a CSR Conclave on Nutrition in New Delhi. Emphasizing the need for a whole-of-government approach, he underscored the importance of coordinated action by various ministries to ensure nutrition, affordability,
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the NEST–02 tower at SEEPZ in Mumbai, emphasizing the importance of skilling, transparency, and accountability within the industrial sector. He urged industries to support workforce development to align with India's broader economic growth agenda. The minister highlighted the need for transparent procedures