Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held key meetings in New York to boost India’s trade and energy cooperation. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral investment, sustainable development, and energy collaboration with global leaders.
Goyal met Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani to explore ways to enhance trade and investment ties. He also discussed India’s sustainable development agenda with World Bank President Ajay Banga. Investment opportunities in India’s robust economy were shared with senior executives of global firms.
At a high-level energy session, Goyal highlighted the potential to expand India-US energy trade and collaboration in nuclear power. He emphasized start-ups in renewable energy and India’s integrated national grid ensuring uninterrupted supply. Goyal reaffirmed India’s leadership in solar energy and the International Solar Alliance.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright praised India as an “awesome ally” with rapidly growing energy demand. Goyal met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to negotiate the first tranche of a trade agreement, with both sides optimistic about reaching an interim understanding soon.
