New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- New Delhi: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will travel to Berlin on Thursday to reinforce India's economic and trade partnership with Germany, Europe's largest economy and one of the world's most influential industrial hubs, the commerce ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

For India, closer engagement with Berlin is seen as vital not only to boost bilateral investment but also to advance the ongoing India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations that have gained traction in recent months.

The visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of their strategic partnership, a time when both countries are increasingly focused on diversifying global supply chains and expanding sustainable...