India-EU FTA talks productive, have narrowed gaps, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
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New Delhi: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Tuesday said his talks with the EU have "significantly reduced our outstanding issues" and laid the foundation for a robust and balanced agreement.The minister was on a visit to Brussels and met European commissioner for trade and economic security MaroS Šefcovic on the proposed India-EU free trade agreement (FTA)."The efforts of our teams have been truly commendable. I look forward to welcoming my friend MaroS Šefcovic and the EU team again soon, as we work together to bring this dialogue to fruition," Goyal said after concluding his visit, which he described as "intense but productive".Goyal's visit follows the conclusion of the 14th round of talks between the two sides from October 6 to 10. The negotiating teams of the two sides are making good progress and an EU delegation will visit here next week to further iron out differences for an early conclusion of the proposed FTA.Address...