India emphasized the need for a fair and equitable trade agenda with the EU, addressing tariff and non-tariff barriers. During his meeting with Maroš Šefovi, Piyush Goyal stressed cooperation on trade and sustainable development considering the differing development levels. He also highlighted the importance of reducing dependencies on non-market economies and strengthening economic ties.
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