Commerce and Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal to Explore Trade and Investment Opportunities in Germany and the Netherlands
- IBEF
- October 22, 2026
Commerce and Industry Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal will visit Germany and the Netherlands from October 22 to 27, 2026, to explore trade and investment opportunities arising from the ongoing India-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations and strengthen industrial and technological cooperation. Accompanied by around 100 businesses and startups, Mr. Piyush Goyal will participate in the Berlin Global Dialogue from October 22 to 24, engaging with international policymakers and global business leaders. The visit will also include meetings with Germany’s Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, the economic and financial policy advisor, and the country’s G7/G20 Sherpa. Discussions will focus on strengthening bilateral trade and investment corridors, accelerating technological and industrial cooperation in advanced engineering, green mobility and clean technology, and exploring market access and investment opportunities arising from the ongoing India-EU FTA negotiations.
In the Netherlands, from October 25 to 27, the delegation will undertake government-to-government engagements in The Hague, including bilateral ministerial meetings with the ministers responsible for economic affairs and climate, and foreign trade and development cooperation. Discussions will explore expanded trade channels and green transition initiatives. The visit will also include meetings with the King’s Commissioner of North Holland and members of the Dutch Parliament’s committees on foreign trade and European affairs. The business delegation will participate in roundtables covering automotive, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure and energy; information technology, artificial intelligence and services; agri-food, consumer goods and textiles; and healthcare, pharmaceuticals and wellness. It will also participate in an India-Germany Investment Roundtable with Germany Trade & Invest on investing and establishing operations in Germany.
Disclaimer: This information has been collected through secondary research and IBEF is not responsible for any errors in the same.
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