Goyal Visits Israel for Trade Talks, FTA Review on Agenda

New Delhi | Nov 19, 2025 | SKY LINK TIMES |

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will embark on a three-day visit to Israel from November 20–22, marking a fresh push to deepen India–Israel economic cooperation. According to an official statement released on Wednesday, the visit aims to review the progress of the proposed India–Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and explore new avenues for trade, technology, and investment partnerships.


Goyal Visits Israel for Trade Talks, FTA Review on Agenda
Goyal Visits Israel for Trade Talks, FTA Review on Agenda

India Sends 60-Member Business Delegation

Goyal will be accompanied by a high-powered 60-member business delegation, facilitated by CII, FICCI, Assocham, and Startup India. The invitation for the visit has come from Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Nir Barkat.

The delegation reflects India’s intention to strengthen commercial ties with Israel, especially in areas where both nations already share deep strategic cooperation.

High-Level Meetings with Israeli Leadership

During his visit, Goyal is expected to hold bilateral meetings with top Israeli ministers and senior officials. These discussions will focus on:

Expanding trade and investment

Collaboration in agriculture, water technology, defence, life sciences

Partnerships in emerging technologies, advanced manufacturing, and infrastructure

Promoting cooperation between Indian and Israeli startups and innovators

The ministry statement said that a detailed review of the proposed India–Israel FTA is one of the key agenda items.

India–Israel Business Forum Set to Drive New Partnerships

Goyal will participate in the India–Israel Business Forum, bringing together senior industry leaders and business associations from both countries. The event will include:

Opening and closing plenary sessions

Sector-focused technical discussions

Structured B2B meetings

Dialogues on joint ventures and investment opportunities

Officials said the forum aims to accelerate commercial partnerships and open new channels of bilateral cooperation in priority sectors.

CEOs Forum to Spotlight Strategic Investments

The fourth edition of the high-level CEOs Forum will be held during the visit, featuring prominent CEOs from India and Israel. This platform is expected to highlight strategic opportunities for investment, technology transfer, and innovation-driven collaboration.


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Focus on Innovation: Visits to Israel’s Tech Hubs

Beyond official meetings in Tel Aviv, Goyal will visit leading innovation hubs, research centres, and technology institutions. These engagements are designed to provide insights into Israel’s globally renowned ecosystem in fields such as:

Cybersecurity

Desalination and wastewater management

Smart mobility

Agricultural technology

Strengthening a Growing Strategic Partnership

The visit underscores the growing strategic and economic engagement between India and Israel and reflects the shared commitment of both countries to deepen cooperation across trade, technology, innovation and investment,” the ministry statement said.

The trip is expected to give fresh momentum to ongoing negotiations and strengthen India’s economic footprint in one of the world’s most advanced innovation economies.


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