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Times of Oman
3 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
"Deepening India-France economic ties": Piyush Goyal meets French minister Eric Lombard
Paris: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held a productive meeting with French Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, Eric Lombard, on Monday (local time), focusing on deepening the India-France economic partnership with an emphasis on trade, investments, and technology cooperation. The discussions, which took place during Goyal's three-day official visit to France, also reviewed the progress of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, signalling a strong intent to bolster bilateral ties amidst a shared commitment to innovation and economic growth. "Held a productive meeting with Eric Lombard, French Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty. Exchanged views on deepening our economic partnership, enhancing trade & investments with a special focus on technology and innovation across key sectors. Also discussed the progress of the India-EU FTA negotiations. Looking forward to stronger India-France economic ties," Goyal said in a post on X. Earlier, the Commerce and Industry Minister expressed optimism that India could finalise its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) ahead of the year-end deadline, citing minimal divergences between the two economic blocs. Goyal emphasised the complementary nature of the Indian and European economies. "There are not too many issues where we have divergence of opinion. We have both complementary economies," he stated. "In most cases, what is of offensive interest to India does not hurt the European economy. And likewise, goods and services that Europe would like to provide to India only support our growth story." The minister acknowledged that certain sensitive areas require careful negotiation on both sides. "Obviously, in any trading relationship, there are certain sensitive issues on both sides which we have to resolve amicably in the interest of both the European Union and India," Goyal noted. Goyal also held a series of high-level meetings in Paris with top French CEOs to explore new opportunities for India's growth across key sectors such as renewable energy, automobile manufacturing, electric vehicles (EVs), and consumer products. As part of his engagements, Goyal met Bernard Fontana, Chairman and CEO of EDF Energy, to discuss India's growing role in the global clean energy transition. He also met Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group, Nicolas Hieronimus, CEO of L'Oreal Groupe and Patrick Pouyanne, Chairman and CEO of Total Energies.
BBC News
15-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Port of Tilbury could expand by 100 acres under new plan in Essex
Plans have been submitted to expand the Port of Tilbury by 100 acres (40ha) in work on the north bank of the Thames estuary could begin in 2026, with owner Forth Ports hoping it would be operational by executive Stuart Wallace said it was an "exciting time" for the port, which could bring trade, investment and sent to Thurrock Council showed the Tilbury3 (T3) project would focus on brownfield land that once housed a power station. The area of land that could be developed is equivalent in size to 70 football Ports said T3 would benefit from tax breaks due to its designation as as part of the Thames Freeport where normal tax and tariff rules do not proposals suggested it could accommodate warehouses, container handling infrastructure and vehicles. "This is an exciting time for the Port of Tilbury as we submit our plans for Tilbury3," Mr Wallace said."T3 will sustain existing roles and create many new jobs, contribute to the local economy and future-proof the Port of Tilbury in supporting the economies of Greater London and the south-east."The company said it would create habitats for protected species in the area during the planned to submit a detailed planning application if outline approval was granted. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
