India Pursues Trade Pacts with Equal Footing and Firm Stance

India approaches free trade agreement negotiations with other nations on an equal footing and with appropriate firmness, reflecting the country’s transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

The minister made these remarks while speaking at the inauguration of the newly expanded ISA building of the Intellectual Property Office in Dwarka. His comments come as India is engaged in trade pact negotiations with several countries, including the US, European Union, Peru, Chile, and New Zealand.

While inaugurating the building, Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, stated that innovation is not only a form of intellectual property but also a symbol of sovereignty, and it will be a driving force in advancing India’s position globally. He stressed that in every developed nation, innovation, fresh ideas, research, and development are treated as top priorities, and it is through these pursuits that such countries have achieved prosperity.