Greater Noida, Sept. 29 -- Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said Uttar Pradesh is becoming a global centre for investment, innovation, and exports.

Speaking at the third UP International Trade Show, he said the event is a strong platform for Uttar Pradesh's self-reliance and prosperity.

He also said India is holding negotiations for Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with several countries of the world, and the country is on the way to becoming the third largest economy.

He said the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Partnership Agreement, finalised in March 2024, will come into effect from October 1.

"Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland), whic...