Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Business. File |Picture Credit score: Shashii Shekhar Kashyap
The Ministry of Business and Commerce introduced on Wednesday (November 19, 2025) that Piyush Goyal, Minister of Business and Commerce, will go to Israel from November 20 to 22 on the invitation of Israeli Minister of Economic system, Commerce and Business Nir Barkat.
Mr. Goyal shall be accompanied by a 60-member enterprise delegation organized by the Confederation of Indian Business, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Business, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Business and Startup India.
“This go to highlights the rising strategic and financial engagement between India and Israel and displays their shared dedication to deepening bilateral cooperation within the areas of commerce, know-how, innovation and funding,” the Commerce Division mentioned in an announcement.
Throughout his go to, Mr. Goyal will maintain high-level bilateral talks with senior Israeli leaders aside from Mr. Barkat.
“Discussions are anticipated to give attention to strengthening commerce and funding ties, advancing cooperation in key areas comparable to agriculture, water, defence, rising know-how, life sciences, infrastructure and superior manufacturing, and exploring alternatives for enhanced cooperation between corporations from each international locations, together with start-ups,” the discharge added.
Commerce ministers are additionally anticipated to overview the progress of the proposed India-Israel Free Commerce Settlement (FTA).
Throughout his go to, Mr. Goyal will even take part within the India-Israel Enterprise Discussion board and the 4th Excessive-Stage CEO Discussion board.
“The minister will even meet with senior executives from main Israeli corporations in sectors comparable to agriculture, desalination and wastewater remedy, cybersecurity, good mobility, and infrastructure, and can work together with distinguished Israeli buyers,” the federal government mentioned.
