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During a bilateral meeting in Paris, India's Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, and Nigeria's Trade Minister, Doris Uzoka-Anite, explored ways to enhance trade relations and push forward World Trade Organisation (WTO) reforms. Goyal shared his commitment to strengthening the economic ties between both countries. Amid his visit, Goyal engaged with notable figures like Fatih Birol of the International Energy Agency and participated in various trade and business forums. These discussions align with India's agenda to forge stronger global economic partnerships and actively engage in multilateral trade conversations.

Key Points: Piyush Goyal and Doris Uzoka-Anite Push for WTO Reforms

  • Piyush Goyal and Doris Uzoka-Anite met in Paris for trade talks
  • Discussed enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation
  • Focused on advancing World Trade Organisation reforms
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Piyush Goyal holds talks with Nigeria's Trade Minister on WTO reforms, bilateral trade

Piyush Goyal and Nigeria's Doris Uzoka-Anite discuss WTO reforms and bilateral trade in Paris.

"A fruitful discussion with Nigeria's Minister for Trade, Industry and Investment. - Piyush Goyal"

New Delhi, June 3

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a bilateral meeting with Nigeria's Minister for Trade, Industry and Investment Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite in Paris.

The talks held on Monday focused on boosting bilateral trade and pushing forward reforms at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the minster said.

Sharing the update on social media, the minister said, "A fruitful discussion with Nigeria's Minister for Trade, Industry and Investment @JOduwole, in Paris. We explored avenues to boost bilateral trade and strengthen economic cooperation between India and Nigeria. Also, discussed World Trade Organisation reforms. Our shared vision for growth will drive this partnership forward."

During his 3-day visit to France, Goyal also met Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA).

The minister posted on social media, "Glad to meet Dr.@FBirol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (@IEA). Had a good discussion on the overall global energy scenario and the deepening partnership between India and the IEA."

Goyal on Sunday commenced his three-day official visit to France, which is part of his ongoing visit to France and Italy from June 1 to 5.

During his engagements in France, Goyal is holding bilateral meetings with key French Ministers, including Eric Lombard, Minister of Economy, and Laurent Saint-Martin, French Trade Minister. These discussions are focused on strengthening the Indo-French economic partnership and exploring new avenues for enhancing trade and investment cooperation.

As part of the high-level visit, a comprehensive agenda of strategic business meetings and engagements has been also scheduled with top leadership of major French companies such as Vicat, Total Energies, L'Oreal, Renault, Valeo, EDF and ATR.

The visit also includes the India-France Business Round Table and the India-France CEO Forum. These platforms will foster dialogue between leading industry stakeholders from both countries.

In addition, the minister will participate in the informal gathering of WTO Ministers on the margins of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting. At this crucial forum, he will engage with global counterparts on key multilateral trade issues and present India's priorities and perspectives.

Goyal will holding a series of high-level bilateral meetings with key international partners during the course of his visit.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Good to see India strengthening ties with African nations. Nigeria is an important partner for us in West Africa. Hope these talks lead to better trade terms for our exporters, especially in pharmaceuticals and textiles. 🇮🇳🤝🇳🇬
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Priya M.
While WTO reforms are important, I hope our ministers also focus on getting better market access for Indian agricultural products. Our farmers deserve fair global trade terms. The France meetings sound promising too - especially in energy sector collaborations.
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Amit S.
Nigeria is our largest trading partner in Africa with $14.95 billion bilateral trade in 2022-23. More cooperation in oil and gas sector would be beneficial for both nations. But we should also explore manufacturing partnerships beyond just commodities.
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Sunita R.
The France engagements look comprehensive! From Total Energies to L'Oreal - covering all important sectors. Hope this translates to more job opportunities in India. Our skilled workforce can contribute significantly to these collaborations.
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Vikram J.
While such diplomatic engagements are important, I hope there's equal focus on implementing these agreements on ground. Too often we see MOUs signed but little actual progress. Concrete timelines and deliverables would be good to see.
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Neha P.
The energy discussions with IEA are crucial as India balances development and climate goals. We need more clean energy partnerships but also fair terms that don't restrict our growth. Good to see our ministers actively engaging on all fronts! 👏

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