05/12/2025

Piyush Goyal Concludes Israel Visit, Signs FTA Terms of Reference

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, completed a three-day visit to Israel, where he met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials. The visit included discussions on enhancing trade, investment, and technological collaboration. Goyal announced the signing of Terms of Reference to initiate Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, aimed at boosting bilateral ties. He also engaged with Israel’s Economy Minister Nir Barkat and Minister of Agriculture Avi Dichter, focusing on agricultural collaboration and Israel’s food security strategies. Goyal's visit reflects the growing economic and strategic partnership between India and Israel, with an emphasis on sectors like agriculture, technology, and innovation.

Published 12 days ago • 23 Nov 2025, 02:39 PM IST

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