New Delhi, March 25 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that the nation must unite to address the challenges arising from the West Asia crisis.
A joint attack launched by the US and Israel on Iran has disrupted the movement of ships and pushed oil prices in global markets.
"There is a war going on, and we have nothing to do with it. India is not involved in the war in any way. However, when there is a war, there will be collateral damage, and there will be difficulties. Perhaps Malabar is facing difficulties in exporting to Middle Eastern countries. But this is the time when the nation must come together to face these challenges," Goyal said.
He also said that in the last few years, India has entered into nine free trade agreements with nine regions covering 38 developed nations.
These agreements, he said, provide preferential market access to nearly two-thirds of global trade and emphasized that Indian industry, farmers, MSMEs, and artisans must leverage these opportunities through a strong focus on quality.
These agreements have opened up global markets for Indian goods and services with reduced or zero duty, giving Indian exporters a competitive advantage, Goyal said.
He also highlighted the importance of skilling and capacity building, including language training and quality education, to enhance global opportunities for India's youth.
The minister was addressing the National CSR Announcement for 2026–27 and Scholarship Distribution launch by Malabar Charitable Trust here. The trust has allocated Rs 200 crore for CSR for 2026-27.
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