Non-tariff barriers key for India, EU trade pact, says Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. File pic

Finding solutions to address non-tariff barriers would be important for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) and both sides are actively working on resolving these issues, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

He said the two sides are "pretty" close to finalising the talks. "Significant progress has been made...We are almost 90 per cent ready for market access. The important issues to be addressed are non-tariff barriers and how we will make it smoother, easier, and better to do business between the EU and India," Goyal said.

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