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Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal suggested setting up working groups between businesses of India and France to enable focused attention on emerging sectors and those with high potential, aimed at deepening engagement between the two sides.
Addressing business leaders from both countries in Paris during his visit, Goyal highlighted the ‘India Opportunity,’ driven by a skilled and talented workforce and the government’s commitment to ease of doing business, offering promising avenues for French companies. He encouraged companies from both nations to collaborate by building on shared interests and leveraging each other’s competencies.
Minister Piyush Goyal also interacted with Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Nir Barkat, holding discussions focused on diversifying the trade basket, fostering innovation, and strengthening cooperation in high-tech and emerging sectors, paving the way for the next phase of the partnership.
From France, Goyal will depart for Italy, the second leg of his visit, where further engagements with industry leaders and government officials are scheduled.