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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is in Germany for the Berlin Global Dialogue and high-level bilateral meetings, with a focus on trade, investment, clean energy, AI and advanced manufacturing.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal arrived in Berlin on Thursday for a two-day visit to Germany, where he will participate in the Berlin Global Dialogue and hold high-level bilateral meetings aimed at strengthening India-Germany trade and investment ties.
During his October 22-24 visit, Goyal is expected to engage with international policymakers and global business leaders to highlight India’s macroeconomic stability, manufacturing capabilities and role in building resilient global supply chains.
The discussions will focus on expanding bilateral trade, attracting investments and deepening cooperation in advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), green mobility, clean technology, renewable energy and logistics. Both sides will also explore opportunities arising from the India-European Union free trade agreement (FTA).
India’s Ambassador to Germany, Ajit Gupte, said he received Goyal upon his arrival in Berlin. According to the ambassador, the visit will focus on strengthening economic ties and advancing cooperation in technology, green mobility and clean energy.
Piyush Goyal to meet German officials, business leaders
On the sidelines of the Berlin Global Dialogue, Goyal will hold bilateral meetings with Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, as well as the Economic and Financial Policy Advisor and G7/G20 Sherpa at the Federal Chancellery.
More from BusinessAn Indian delegation comprising around 100 businesses and startups will participate in sectoral roundtables with German chief executives and Indian business representatives. The discussions will cover automotive, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, information technology, AI and services.
Other areas on the agenda include agri-food, consumer goods, textiles, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and wellness.
The visit is part of India’s broader push to expand trade partnerships with major European economies, strengthen investment flows and create new opportunities for businesses across manufacturing and technology.
Netherlands visit to focus on trade, logistics and green transition
After completing the Germany leg, Goyal will visit the Netherlands from October 24 to 27 for ministerial meetings and business engagements.
In The Hague, he will meet the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate and the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation. The discussions will focus on expanding trade channels and exploring cooperation in green transition initiatives.
Goyal is also scheduled to engage with the King’s Commissioner of North Holland and members of the Dutch Parliament’s committees on foreign trade and European affairs.
On October 25, the Indian business delegation will visit the Port of Rotterdam to study its logistics and supply chain infrastructure.
On October 26, Goyal will address businesses from India and the Netherlands at the India-Netherlands Business Forum in The Hague, alongside the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation.
The forum will feature six parallel sectoral roundtables and business-to-business networking sessions covering agri-food and food processing, high technology and innovation, sustainability, renewable energy, logistics, supply chain connectivity, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, engineering goods and services.
The Commerce Ministry said the visit aims to deepen India’s economic partnerships with Germany and the Netherlands while advancing industrial and technological collaboration.
