New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- Austrian Ambassador to India Robert Zischg welcomed the news of India signing the Free Trade Agreement with the European Union and highlighted how, despite the current complex geopolitical climate and increasing tensions, conflicts across the world, he remains "optimistic of brighter days".

Speaking to ANI, he said, "I believe it will still take some time until the legal scrapping is completed, and we have all the details of the agreement. However, we anticipate that trade and investment will increase significantly, as both sides currently face tariffs and non-tariff barriers that hinder trade and investment. The international arena has become much more complex, which is why we believe India is a major player in thi...