Looking at setting up centre for negotiations on FTAs, other biz deals: Comm Secy

The commerce ministry plans to establish a center for negotiations to enhance skills in areas like free trade agreements and business deals, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal announced on Tuesday. Speaking at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Barthwal emphasized the importance of negotiation skills and indicated that the center will also develop these skills among IIFT students. The initiative aims to improve IIFT's ranking and foster industry interaction. Barthwal highlighted sectors with significant export potential, such as pharmaceuticals and textiles, and underscored the crucial role of international business and business analytics in the global economy.