<h1>India Urges EU for Data Secure Status to Boost Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement, Emphasizes Key Interests.</h1> The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry urged the European Union to declare India as data secure to facilitate a balanced Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) between India and the EU. The minister emphasized the importance of addressing India's core interests, including services, agricultural market access, and technical barriers to trade. He highlighted India's recent reforms attracting foreign investment across various sectors, including retail, aviation, and technology. The EU, with its advanced technology, is a significant partner for India, with substantial foreign direct investment flowing between the two regions. The minister expressed optimism about the strengthening bilateral trade relations, which saw significant growth in recent years.