New Delhi, June 23 -- Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday emphasized that India's approach to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with complementary economies carefully balances both offensive and defensive interests of domestic industry, ensuring no sector is left vulnerable.

Speaking to media persons at the third anniversary commemoration of Vanijya Bhawan, Goyal defended the government's trade negotiation strategy, asserting that none of India's recent FTAs have faced criticism from key domestic stakeholders including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), manufacturers, or farmers.

"We have kept the interests of our farmers, MSMEs, industry and the nation at the forefront while negotiating with countries," Goyal sta...