Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting Brussels on January 8-9 for high-stakes talks with the EU to accelerate negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The visit aims to provide strategic guidance, resolve pending issues, and expedite the conclusion of a balanced and ambitious pact. Key focus areas include securing zero-duty access for India's labour-intensive sectors like textiles and handicrafts, and addressing contentious issues such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. This engagement follows intensive technical discussions and precedes the India-EU Summit.