Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a successful meeting with a delegation from the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) today, led by Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Helene Budliger Artieda. The two-day meeting took place in London. Ms. Artieda was also accompanied by the industry stakeholders from the Pharmaceutical, Machinery and Electronics of EFTA states.
 
The deliberations between Mr Goyal and State Secretary Artieda were held with the shared goal of swiftly concluding the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations. The primary objective of these negotiations is to establish a fair, mutually beneficial, and comprehensive trade deal between India and EFTA.
 
Over the past few months, India and EFTA have significantly intensified their engagement, highlighting the commitment of both parties to achieving an early conclusion to the TEPA negotiations. The meeting in London further bolstered this commitment, with both sides demonstrating a strong willingness to progress toward a final agreement.