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EU Commissioners to Visit New Delhi Sept. 12–13 as India Says 60% of EU FTA Chapters Are Closed

The high-level visit is intended to push the 13th negotiation round toward a substantial wrap-up, with Germany voicing support for a rapid deal.

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Overview

  • EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and Agriculture & Food Commissioner Christophe Hansen will meet Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on September 12–13.
  • Piyush Goyal said talks are progressing well, with roughly 60–65% of FTA chapters completed and a goal to substantially conclude the agreement.
  • The 13th round of negotiations resumed this week, and Goyal is slated to meet the EU trade chief on Friday to take stock.
  • The EU Embassy in India said the visit will focus on expediting negotiations, strengthening business ties, and engaging key stakeholders.
  • Germany’s foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, pledged to press the European Commission for swift progress, while India’s TEPA with EFTA is expected to take effect later this year pending ratifications.