New Delhi, March 7 -- Indo-Pacific Forum President Kaush Arha on Saturday praised India-EU FTA progress, saying it will transform Indo-Mediterranean and European trade.

Speaking to ANI, Arha credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal for driving the initiative. The landmark India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), often referred to as the "mother of all deals," was officially concluded on January 27, 2026, following nearly two decades of negotiations.

"... Together, we will transform Indo-Mediterranean and European trade. Prime Minister Modi and your Commerce Minister, Mr Piyush Goyal, deserve a great deal of credit for making this happen...," he said.

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