Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting Germany and the Netherlands from October 22 to 27, 2026, to explore new trade and investment opportunities linked to the ongoing India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The visit also aims to strengthen industrial, technological and economic cooperation between India and both European countries.

Goyal is accompanied by a delegation of around 100 businesses and startups. In Germany, from October 22 to 24, he will participate in the Berlin Global Dialogue, engaging with international policymakers and global business leaders.

His meetings with German officials will focus on strengthening bilateral trade and investment, expanding cooperation in advanced engineering, green mobility and clean technology, and identifying opportunities arising from the proposed India–EU FTA.

From October 25 to 27, Goyal will visit the Netherlands for government-to-government discussions in The Hague. Meetings with Dutch ministers will explore opportunities to expand trade channels, strengthen investment ties and advance green transition initiatives.

The visit will also include discussions with the King’s Commissioner of North Holland and members of Dutch parliamentary committees dealing with foreign trade and European affairs.

The business delegation will participate in sector-focused roundtables covering automotive, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, information technology, artificial intelligence, services, agri-food, consumer goods, textiles, healthcare and pharmaceuticals. An India–Germany Investment Roundtable will also explore opportunities for Indian businesses to establish and expand operations in Germany.

The visit reflects India’s efforts to strengthen its economic partnerships with European countries and prepare businesses to benefit from improved market access, increased investment and deeper industrial cooperation under the proposed India–EU trade agreement.