A senior team of negotiators from the European Union (EU) is in New Delhi from November 3-7, 2025, for negotiations with Indian counterparts on the proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). These engagements aim to resolve key outstanding issues and advance the agreement toward a balanced and equitable framework that benefits both sides. The visit follows Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri. Piyush Goyal's official visit to Brussels (October 27-28, 2025). Deliberations will focus on core areas, including trade in goods, trade in services, rules of origin amongst others along with technical and institutional matters.
The negotiations gained momentum with the virtual meeting between Mr. Piyush Goyal and EU's Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, H.E. Maroš Šefcović and Agriculture & Food Commissioner, H.E Christophe Hansen on November 3rd 2025. Ms. Sabine Weyand, Director-General for Trade at the European Commission (EU DG Trade), will be in New Delhi on November 5-6, 2025 for high-level talks with India's Commerce Secretary Shri. Rajesh Aggarwal on key technical and policy issues. The release ID is 2186073 and the visitor counter is 350. Abhishek Dayal/Shabbir Azad are the contacts.
Key Entities Referenced
New Delhi: Location of the negotiation meetings between India and the EU.
India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA): Proposed agreement between India and the European Union to advance trade and economic ties.
European Union (EU): One of the parties involved in the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Ministry of Commerce & Industry: The Indian ministry involved in the negotiations for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
India–EU FTA Discussions Intensify as EU
Negotiators Arrive in New Delhi
Posted On: 03 NOV 2025 8:53PM by PIB Delhi
A senior team of negotiators from the European Union (EU) is in New Delhi from 3 to 7 November
2025 for negotiations with Indian counterparts on the proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement
(FTA). The engagements aim to resolve key outstanding issues and advance the agreement toward a
balanced and equitable framework that benefits both sides.
The visit follows Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri. Piyush Goyal’s official visit to
Brussels (27–28 October 2025), where he held forward-looking discussions with H.E. Maroš
Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security. These consultations reaffirm the
commitment of both sides to intensify engagement and facilitate a comprehensive trade agreement.
Deliberations during the week will focus on core areas, including trade in goods, trade in services,
rules of origin amongst others along with technical and institutional matters. The discussions are
guided by a shared vision of a modern, robust, and future-ready FTA that reflects the priorities and
sensitivities of both India and the EU.
The negotiations gained momentum with the virtual meeting between Commerce and Industry
Minister, Mr. Piyush Goyal and EU’s Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, H.E. Maroš
Šefcović and Agriculture & Food Commissioner, H.E Christophe Hansen on 3rd November 2025.
As part of the visit, Ms. Sabine Weyand, Director-General for Trade at the European Commission (EU
DG Trade), will be in New Delhi on 5–6 November 2025 for high-level talks with India’s Commerce
Secretary Shri. Rajesh Aggarwal on key technical and policy issues.
The EU delegation’s visit underscores the joint determination of India and the European Union to
conclude a fair and balanced agreement, fostering trade, investment, innovation, and sustainable
growth.
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Abhishek Dayal/Shabbir Azad
(Release ID: 2186073) Visitor Counter : 350
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