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Indian Commerce Minister Visits Rotterdam Port to Forge Strategic Maritime Logistics and Bilateral Trade Partnerships

Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has concluded a high-level diplomatic visit to the Port of Rotterdam to explore deeper integration between Indian manufacturing hubs and Dutch maritime logistics networks. The strategic engagement highlights the growing importance of the Netherlands as India's primary commercial gateway into the European Union amid shifting global supply chains.
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