India and the European Union (EU) are intensifying efforts to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2025. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal is scheduled to visit Brussels this week to meet European Commission Director General for Trade Sabine Weyand. This visit aims to address remaining issues and expedite the negotiation process. The 14th round of FTA talks commenced on October 6, 2025, focusing on key areas such as market access, intellectual property rights, and sustainability. Both parties are optimistic about concluding the agreement within the set timeframe.