Port of Rotterdam CEO Boudewijn Siemons said he had “very high” expectations for the India-EU trade pact, as India and the European Union prepare for its expected signing by the end of 2026.

India-EU trade pact discussions at Rotterdam

Siemons spoke to reporters on October 25, after Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visited the port. The port chief said cooperation between ports and countries in the global economy was among the subjects they discussed.

He said they would work on making it easier for goods to flow between India and Europe. Siemons also said Europe was looking forward to doing more business with India and saw significant potential in the country’s development.

Signing and implementation still ahead

India and the 27-nation EU announced in January 2026 that negotiations for the free trade agreement had concluded. The pact is expected to be signed by the end of 2026 and may be implemented in 2027; neither step was described as completed.

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