Piyush Goyal says each trade pact stands on its own, notes 'red lines' in negotiations - CNBC TV18

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

62% : Speaking to CNBC-TV18 in Jerusalem during his official visit to Israel, Goyal said each pact comes with distinct advantages, and efforts are made to ensure a balanced outcome overall.
53% : Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said while trade negotiations inevitably involve red lines and sensitive issues, every Free Trade Agreement (FTA) must be evaluated on its own merits.
49% : Goyal was responding to a question on whether India's recent FTAs with developed economies -- including the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), Australia and the United Kingdom -- would serve as templates for ongoing negotiations with the United States, the European Union, the Brazil-led MERCOSUR bloc and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
45% : Also read | India, Israel sign terms of reference to launch free trade agreement negotiations He said decisions on what to include or exclude in an FTA are made after considering all aspects of bilateral relations.

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