PANAJI
The State-Level Workshop on “Leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)” was organised in Panaji under the theme “Goa to the World-Unlocking Global Trade Opportunities”. The workshop brought together policymakers, industry representatives and trade experts to discuss how Free Trade Agreements can help Goan businesses explore international markets, expand exports and connect with global buyers. The workshop focused on helping micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), exporters, manufacturers and entrepreneurs understand the opportunities offered by Free Trade Agreements to strengthen their presence in international markets. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant highlighted Goa’s potential to take its distinctive products, including cashew, feni, mangoes and bebinca, to international markets. The workshop was attended by Amitabh Kumar, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India; Santosh Sukhadeve, IAS, Secretary (Industries), Government of Goa; Ankit Yadav, Director, ITC; R. K. Mishra, Additional Director General of Foreign Trade; Rajkumar Kamat, Chairman, VGF; and Sanjay Amonkar, Director General, Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), along with other government officials, industry representatives and participants.
