After concluding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU), Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India and the EU are now working on a proposed Investment Protection Agreement and a Geographical Indications (GI) Agreement. He stated that these trade pacts would create significant opportunities for businesses on both sides. Highlighting India's recent trade agreements with the UK, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) bloc, and the EU, Goyal noted that India is now effectively connected to the entire European market.
The minister also highlighted the vast opportunities for bilateral cooperation with Estonia across sectors such as education, defence, space, skill development, and tourism. Inviting greater investments from Estonia, he said India has undertaken a series of reforms to create a more investor-friendly business environment. Estonia, a Baltic nation in Northern Europe, is known for its advanced digital governance and innovation-driven economy. It is a member of the EU, the eurozone, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Emphasising the government's reform agenda, Goyal said 'We have undertaken a number of reforms over the past several years, with a focus on streamlining governance and making it easier to do business.' He added that India is also encouraging its industries to invest in technology and expand their global business footprint, enabling deeper integration with developed economies.
He further stated that the reforms implemented over the past decade have made India an attractive long-term investment destination. Over the last two decades, he noted that India has attracted more than $1 trillion in foreign direct investment, with annual inflows averaging around $100 billion, in addition to substantial investments in the stock market. He also said that India is pursuing social security agreements with several countries.
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