Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday (January 12, 2026) has given a big update regarding the trade deal between India and the European Union (EU). He said that India’s negotiations on a trade agreement with the European Union are in the final stages. He also said that we are also in talks with America regarding a bilateral trade deal.

India-EU talks continue regarding FTA

The Union Minister has given this statement in the Regional MSME Conclave during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference organized in Rajkot district of Gujarat. Goyal recently returned from Brussels, where he held talks with EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic on the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). India’s effort in the FTA with the EU is to provide zero duty access to labour-intensive sectors, which include textiles, leather, apparel, gems and jewelery and handicrafts.

Today’s MSMEs are the big industries of the future. pic.twitter.com/jlwgj6Pi2Y

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) January 12, 2026

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Goyal said in a post on social media platform X, ‘During this conversation, we discussed the main areas of the proposed agreement. We reiterated our commitment to a rules-based trading framework and a modern economic partnership that protects the interests of farmers and MSMEs. It also integrates Indian industries into the global supply chain.

It was a great pleasure to share my views at the Regional MSME Conclave today during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference held in Rajkot.

Prime Minister of Vibrant Gujarat for 22 years @NarendraModi This is a living story of JI’s visionary leadership. A small seed sown by Modi ji in 2003… pic.twitter.com/ZuSueiP5WC

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) January 12, 2026

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This statement of Goyal has come at a time when recently appointed US Ambassador Sergio Gore in New Delhi said that India and America are continuously talking on trade deal and the next meeting is proposed on Tuesday (January 13, 2026).

While talking to staff and journalists while taking charge at the US Embassy, ​​Gore said that US President Donald Trump has sent good wishes for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said, ‘The friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump is genuine and the relationship between India and America is not only focused on mutual interests, but is also bound by relationships built at the highest level.’

True friends resolve mutual differences: Gore

He further said, ‘True friends may disagree on many issues, but in the end they resolve their differences.’ According to Gore, trade between India and America is very important and apart from this, both the countries will continue to work together on issues like security, counter-terrorism, energy, technology, education and health.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Somnath Temple in Gujarat on Saturday (January 10, 2026). During this, he also participated in the rituals organized under the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’ ceremony at the ancient pilgrimage site.

On this occasion, PM Modi also saw a grand drone show, in which huge images of Lord Shiva and Shivalinga were created through figures based on various themes. Along with this, a wonderful 3D depiction of Somnath temple was also done.

PM Modi participated in collective Omkar mantra chanting

#WATCH Gujarat , PM Narendra Modi offers prayers at Somnath Temple. Somnath Swabhiman Parv is being organized from 8-11 January, marking 1000 years of faith and India’s history.

Source: DD pic.twitter.com/ef9BX8Dbb8

— ANI (@ANI) January 10, 2026

PM Modi took part in the collective chanting of Omkar Mantra organized at Somnath temple. Somnath Swabhiman Parv is being celebrated to commemorate 1,000 years of the first attack on the historic Somnath temple, which started on January 8 and will conclude on Sunday (January 11, 2025).

PM Modi given grand welcome in Somnath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Gujarat to participate in the function organized under Somnath Swabhiman Parv, was given a grand and warm welcome by the local people of Somnath. When PM Modi left for Somnath Temple, people gathered on the roadside and rooftops to see him. When the PM’s convoy moved ahead, he also greeted him by shaking hands.

PM Modi posted on X

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video of his departure towards Somnath Temple on Saturday (January 10, 2026) evening on social media platform X. In the video, a crowd of people is seen on both sides of the road to welcome PM Modi. People are seen warmly welcoming PM Modi from the streets to the rooftops of houses. Meanwhile, PM Modi wrote in the caption of his video post, ‘Jai Somnath! Today’s welcome was very special.

Jai Somnath!

Today’s welcome was very special. pic.twitter.com/Uc7GJdvPVI

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 10, 2026

Feeling blessed to be in Somnath, a proud symbol of our civilizational courage.

This visit comes during #SomnathSwabhimanParvwhen the entire nation has come together to mark a thousand years since the first attack on the Somnath Temple in 1026.

Grateful to the people for… pic.twitter.com/jwTSF0uMOS

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 10, 2026

At the same time, in another X post, PM Modi said, ‘I feel blessed to be in Somnath, which is a glorious symbol of our civilizational courage. My visit is taking place during the Somnath Swabhiman festival, when the entire country has come together for celebrations to mark 1,000 years of the first attack on the Somnath temple in 1026. I am grateful to the people of Somnath for their warm welcome.

PM Modi is on a three-day visit to Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his three-day visit to Gujarat, where he will participate in the Swabhiman Parv of Somnath Temple and programs organized under Vibrant Gujarat.

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