India-Oman free trade pact may be signed soon, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has indicated that India is likely to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with Oman soon, as the talks between the two countries are making headway.

“I think you will see some good news very soon on the Oman FTA,” the minister told journalists here.

The minister is on an official trip to France with the aim of boosting trade and investments and will also attend a



ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Tuesday.

During the visit, Goyal co-chaired the 11th Session of the India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting. Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion of the Sultanate of Oman. The meeting saw productive discussions on enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, technology, food security, renewable energy and other key areas.