Piyush Goyal Holds Talks With Japanese Delegation To Boost Economic Ties

New Delhi, May 5 (KNN) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held talks with a Japanese delegation led by Takayuki Kobayashi, Member of Japan’s House of Representatives, to strengthen India-Japan economic ties and expand bilateral cooperation across key sectors.

According to the minister, discussions focused on enhancing economic engagement, strengthening MSME partnerships, and increasing collaboration in sectors such as automobiles, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing, reported ANI.

Piyush Goyal also highlighted the need to boost India’s exports and improve market access, stressing the importance of creating a more conducive business environment to support trade and investment between the two countries.

Export Promotion Mission Review Aims To Boost Shipments 

The meeting also explored future opportunities under the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), along with broader economic cooperation frameworks in the Indo-Pacific region.

The minister said the discussions reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to strengthening the business ecosystem and identifying new avenues for collaboration.

Separately, Piyush Goyal recently chaired a review meeting on the Export Promotion Mission to strengthen implementation mechanisms, improve stakeholder coordination, and enhance monitoring systems aimed at boosting India’s exports.

The review also focused on increasing support for MSMEs, agricultural exports, and promoting Brand India, while improving execution at the ground level to accelerate export growth.

(KNN Bureau)