Good deal can be lost while chasing best: Portugal foreign minister on India-EU FTA

Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel urged India and the EU to prioritize a "good" free trade agreement (FTA) over a "best" deal, emphasizing pragmatism and speed. He highlighted Portugal's strong support for the FTA, citing its geo-economic and geopolitical significance, and drawing parallels with the EU-MERCOSUR agreement. Rangel's visit included a meeting with India's Commerce Minister to advance negotiations.