Free trade pact with EU possible

The government on Wednesday said it is willing to go for a free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) but wants the 27-member bloc to address the issues flagged by New Delhi.

"Nothing stops us from doing it but, of course, let him (the EU ambassador) also come back saying they are interested...its not as if we are holding back...," Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.

The EU's main focus at present is on the mega trade pact - transatlantic trade and investment partnership.