New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday highlighted opportunities to strengthen India-Germany trade, investment, research and technological cooperation during a series of engagements in Berlin, including discussions on the potential benefits of the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Goyal interacted with an accompanying Indian business delegation, senior representatives of German research organisations, heads of selected Fraunhofer Institutes and Indian science and technology researchers and students during his visit.
During his interaction with the Indian business delegation, Goyal highlighted the potential of the proposed India-EU FTA to expand market access, strengthen supply chains and create new opportunities for trade and investment.
He encouraged Indian businesses, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises, to build lasting partnerships with German counterparts.
In a series of posts on X, he identified textiles, pharmaceuticals, engineering, renewable energy and emerging technologies as sectors with scope for stronger cooperation. He also stressed the importance of maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and reliability to strengthen India’s position as a trusted international business partner.
In a separate engagement, Goyal held a roundtable with heads of prominent German research organisations to discuss collaboration in research, frontier technologies and innovation. Discussions covered areas such as advanced materials and artificial intelligence, along with ways to strengthen links between research institutions, startups and industry in both countries.
Goyal also met heads of selected Fraunhofer Institutes working on emerging industrial technologies. He highlighted the potential to combine Germany’s precision technology with India’s skilled talent to develop innovative and affordable solutions.
Emphasising the importance of skills development, Goyal underlined the scope for greater collaboration among researchers, academic institutions and industry to advance research and development.
He also highlighted potential opportunities for India and Germany in advanced manufacturing, engineering, information technology, telecommunications and technology-enabled services in the context of the proposed India-EU FTA.
During his interaction with Indian science and technology researchers and students in Berlin, Goyal heard their views on strengthening the support ecosystem for Indian talent abroad. He encouraged them to contribute their expertise and innovations to India’s development under the Viksit Bharat vision.
Goyal also assured them of support in showcasing their innovations and startups at major trade fairs and exhibitions, providing platforms to highlight India’s technological capabilities before international audiences.
The engagements focused on deepening India-Germany economic and technological ties through stronger business partnerships, research collaboration, innovation and expanded opportunities for trade and investment.
