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Piyush Goyal unveils nine trade pacts to open global markets for Arunachal farmers
✍️ theshillongtimes.com
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 02:19 PM
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Finance Minister Piyush Goyal announced nine new trade agreements aimed at opening global markets for farmers and manufacturers in Arunachal Pradesh.
Finance Minister Piyush Goyal announced today that nine new trade pacts have been signed to open global markets for farmers and manufacturers in Arunachal Pradesh. The agreements are designed to integrate the region’s agricultural and industrial output with international trade networks, providing farmers with broader export opportunities and manufacturers with access to new markets. While the specific partner countries and sectors were not detailed, the pacts are expected to diversify the region’s trade portfolio and boost local incomes. The government anticipates that the agreements will also encourage investment in infrastructure and technology to support increased export volumes. The move is part of a broader strategy to promote economic development in the northeastern states.