ENA Global 2025-10-29 16:46:30 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Oct 29 (KNN)</strong> Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded discussions with Maro&scaron; &Scaron;efčovič, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, in Brussels on 28 October 2025, on key outstanding issues in the ongoing India EU FTA negotiations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">In a post on X, the minister wrote, It was a pleasure to meet my friend @MarosSefcovic, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Our discussions focused on giving impetus to the India-EU FTA negotiations. We also reiterated our shared commitment to achieving a swift, balanced, and mutually beneficial agreement. he added.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to concluding the India EU FTA by end-2025.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">India underscored the need for a fair outcome that addresses tariff and non-tariff barriers and ensures more transparent and predictable regulatory frameworks to facilitate trade. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Discussions also covered Indias concerns regarding non-tariff measures and recent EU regulatory developments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to the Commerce Ministry, both sides explored possible convergence areas and agreed to work toward finalising non-sensitive industrial tariff lines. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">India stressed preferential treatment for labour-intensive sectors, while issues related to steel, automobiles, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and other EU regulations were recognised as needing further deliberation due to higher sensitivities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The government stated that India remains committed to pursuing a balanced and equitable agreement that supports innovation, expands market access, and contributes to shared economic growth. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">An EU technical delegation led by the Director-General for Trade is expected to visit India next week to advance negotiations and work on solutions discussed during the latest round of talks.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 43916 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/global/india-eu-reaffirm-commitment-to-conclude-fta-by-end-2025-after-brussels-talks 2025-10-29 16:46:30 knnindia.co.in