India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Discusses Expanded Ties with Monaco

India’s Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Prince Albert II of Monaco in Nice on 17 June. The two leaders discussed deepening cooperation in sustainability, the blue economy, innovation and emerging technologies, and Goyal said, “I am confident that India‑Monaco relations will reach new heights in the years ahead.”

Goyal also highlighted the India Innovates 2026 exhibition, which showcased India’s technology and innovation ecosystem, and announced the launch of India’s digital payment system UPI at the Galeries Lafayette in Nice. The meeting underscored broader India‑France collaboration, referencing recent joint initiatives under the India‑France Innovation Year 2026.