New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India now enjoys preferential trade access to nearly two-thirds of global trade through a series of free trade agreements (FTAs), noting that the country is building "bridges of trade, trust and transformation" amid global uncertainty.

Virtually addressing the 5th CII National Exports Competitiveness Summit in Chennai, Goyal said talks are under way with Chile for a new-age FTA aimed at improving access to critical minerals.

He added that Canada's Prime Minister is expected to visit India soon, with both sides hopeful of finalising terms of reference to begin FTA negotiations.

Goyal described the expanding FTA network as part of India's strategy to diversify trade...