New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan on Friday said free trade agreements (FTAs) can help India strengthen its food exports and expand its presence in global markets, as the country looks to emerge as a global food basket by adding value to its agricultural produce.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026 in New Delhi, Paswan said India was pursuing trade agreements with various countries to strengthen export relationships and tap its potential in international markets.

Paswan said, "Various countries are opening up spaces for us. We are having trade agreements with one after the other under the leadership of my Prime Minister... the whol...