Tough trade negotiations brought him close to counterparts, some like family, says Goyal https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=70534 Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal described free trade agreement negotiations as intense processes requiring negotiators to be sharp and cautious because terms will affect nations for decades; he emphasised mutual respect for sensitivities, the utility of personal rapport to secure additional benefits, and the overriding need to protect national interests. en-us Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:16:03 +0530 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:16:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator Tough trade negotiations brought him close to counterparts, some like family, says Goyal https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=70534 Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal described free trade agreement negotiations as intense processes requiring negotiators to be sharp and cautious because terms will affect nations for decades; he emphasised mutual respect for sensitivities, the utility of personal rapport to secure additional benefits, and the overriding need to protect national interests. News - Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:16:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=70534