New Delhi, June 24 -- The Indian government is taking a strategic and inclusive approach to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to ensure domestic industries are not adversely affected, Commerce and Industry Minister in Piyush Goyal stated on Monday.

The remarks were made during an event marking three years of the Vanijya Bhawan, the Ministry of Commerce's headquarters.

Goyal emphasized that all ongoing FTA discussions are being held after extensive stakeholder consultations. These include both "offensive" interests, like sectors with strong export potential, and "defensive" interests, such as industries that may be vulnerable to foreign competition.

According to the minister, this approach ensures that India signs only those agreements that ...