"We need to forge new partnerships and mechanisms so that the voice of the global south is reflected on the decision-making table," Goyal said at the Commerce and Trade Ministers' Session of The Voice of Global South Summit.
Goyal made these remarks after convening the 13th meeting of the US-India Trade Policy Forum (TPF) with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai in Washington.
Besides this, trade talks between the US and India also featured issues concerning resilient supply chains, resolving WTO trade disputes and sustainable finance in connection with clean technology.
Goyal is on an official visit to New York and Washington DC from 9-11 January to participate in India-US Trade Policy Forum. His visit included delegation-level talks and a one-to-one meeting with US Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai.
The Union Minister of Commerce made these comments after the conclusion of the 13th India-US Trade Policy Forum with his US counterpart United States Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai in Washington.
Goyal took to Twitter to post, "Addressed an industry gathering at the @USISPForum reception in Washington DC, along with U.S. Trade Representative, @AmbassadorTai. Spoke about the deepening of India-US trade engagement and the tremendous opportunities that lie ahead for both nations."
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, currently in the United States, highlighted the India story, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and urged the Indian diaspora to expand India's reach to global markets.
"India has been evolving. A lot of structural changes that took place in the last eight years have had a significant impact on the way the Indian economy is poised to take off in the next 25 years," Union Minister Piyush Goyal said.
Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said cheaper raw materials from Australia under the trade agreement will make India more competitive globally, besides enabling it to serve its domestic consumers better.
In a statement, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said Goyal complimented partner countries for taking the initiative in right earnest. He expressed his belief that IPEF will promote inclusive development through the enhancement of trade and investment in the region.
The Union minister held talks with the Karnataka chief minister in the presence of state Minister for Large and Medium Irrigation and Water Resources Govind M Karjol and Additional Chief Secretary for the Water Resources department, Rakesh Singh.