New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Saturday emphasised that the interim trade agreement between India and the US is not merely a commercial pact but a cornerstone of a major geopolitical shift.

Speaking exclusively to ANI, Goyal said the agreement reflects the broader depth of the India-US partnership, which spans defence, technology, critical minerals and strategic cooperation. Goyal emphasised that while trade is the vehicle, strategic alignment is the destination. The deal is designed to "cement" a partnership that is already flourishing across several high-stakes domains.

"Our partnership encompasses much more than trade. We have a strong defence partnership and are members of two quadrilate...