New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- Prem Garg, National President of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), on Sunday welcomed Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's remarks on the upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025, saying they reflect India's growing role in global trade.

Garg said that the minister's recognition of India as a trusted leader in rice exports brings both pride and responsibility to the federation. "The Hon'ble Minister's recognition of India as a trusted leader in rice exports is not just a matter of pride but also a responsibility for the Indian Rice Exporters Federation to work towards greater international cooperation," he stated.

Earlier in the day, Goyal described agriculture as the "soul of ...