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India-EU ties in focus: Ambassador Saurabh Kumar meets MEP Angelika Niebler
Brussels, March 26: Focussing on enhancing India-European Union ties, Ambassador of India to the EU, Saurabh Kumar on Wednesday met Angelika Niebler, Member of European Parliament (MEP) and Chair of Delegation for Relations with India, following her visit to India for Raisina Dialogue.
4th India-EU Maritime Security dialogue confers ways to ensure global well being
New Delhi, March 22: India and the European Union (EU) held the 4th India-EU Maritime Security Dialogue on March 21 in Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.
India, EU discuss bilateral ties, parliamentary exchanges
New Delhi, March 18: Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal held a meeting with European Parliament Chair of the Delegation for Relations with India, Angelika Niebler and discussed India-EU bilateral ties, parliamentary exchanges and global issues.
Austrian envoy Katharina Wieser stresses need for closer India-EU cooperation, calls 2025 EU-India Year
New Delhi, March 9: Austrian Ambassador to India, Katharina Wieser, expressed her optimism regarding the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union.
EAM S Jaishankar meets Princess Astrid of Belgium
New Delhi March 3: EAM S. Jaishankar met Princess Astrid of Belgium on Monday. In a post on X the EAM wrote, "Delighted to meet Princess Astrid of Belgium, leading an economic mission to India. Confident that her visit will foster greater collaborations for a stronger India - Belgium and India - EU partnership."
India, EU reiterate commitment for human-centric, sustainable, responsible AI; agree for cooperation on info exchange, language models
New Delhi, March 1: India and the European Union have reiterated their commitment to safe, secure, and sustainable Artificial Intelligence (AI) and to promote this vision globally.
EAM S Jaishankar and Piyush Goyal co-chair second India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting
New Delhi, March 1: Following the arrival of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in India, the second India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting took place in New Delhi on February 28.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen explores Delhi's Lodhi Garden
New Delhi, March 1: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Lodhi Garden in Delhi on Friday. Surrounded by ancient monuments, lush greenery, and vibrant birdlife, she immersed herself in the essence of India's incredible heritage.
EU chief's visit has been about India-EU strategic partnership and how to elevate it: MEA
New Delhi, February 28: Elaborating on the diverse spectrum of issues that featured in the discussions during European Union President Ursula von der Leyen's visit, the Ministry of External Affairs noted that the visit was about the strategic partnership between New Delhi and Brussels, and how to further elevate and accelerate it.
PM Modi, EU's von der Leyen agree on year-end deadline for FTA, closer defence ties: Joint Statement
New Delhi, Feb 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to expedite the conclusion of the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of the year and hold further focused discussions on the defence industry and policy to explore opportunities from new initiatives and programmes, according to a joint statement issued after the meeting between the two leaders on Friday.
From FTA to defence, India-EU create a bold roadmap for period beyond 2025
New Delhi, Feb 28: From the bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to creating a trusted and secure value chain across industries, India and the European Union (EU) have decided to create a bold and ambitious roadmap for their partnership for the period beyond 2025 that will be launched during the next Summit, it was announced here on Friday.
Two decades of strategic partnership between India, EU organic and natural: PM Modi
New Delhi, February 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the partnership between India and the European Union, terming the strategic partnership between them as "organic and natural." Further he said that a free trade agreement between India and the European Union can be expected by the end of this year.
Raksha Rajya Mantri meets Commissioner for Defence & Space, European Commission
New Delhi, February 28: In a recent round of meetings between India and the EU, Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth held a meeting with the Commissioner for Defence and Space, European Commission Andrius Kubilius, in New Delhi on February 28, 2025. They comprehensively discussed the India-European Union bilateral defence and security cooperation with a focus on maritime engagements and information sharing in the Indo-Pacific.
EU delegation's visit 'unprecedented', will enhance connectivity, trade and tech linkages: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 28: Terming the ongoing visit of the European Commission President and the College of Commissioners to India as "unprecedented", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that it will elevate the India-European Union multifaceted partnership to new heights.
We value our partnership with India, says EU chief after meeting PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 28: Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for hosting the European Union (EU) College of Commissioners - a first in India-EU partnership - Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Friday said that the delegation's visit symbolises how much the EU values its partnership with India.
PM Modi, European Commission chief hold delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House
New Delhi, February 28: A large delegation of the European Commission on Friday held talks with Indian officials in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of the European Commission,Ursula von der Leyen in the national capital.
WCD Minister Annpurna Devi meets European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness & Crisis Management
New Delhi, February 28: In the recent round of meetings for strengthening India-EU Cooperation, Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister Annpurna Devi met European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness & Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib.
India, EU hold bilateral cluster meeting, discuss connectivity, IMEC, security
New Delhi, February 28: India and the EU held a bilateral cluster meeting in New Delhi on Friday and discussions focused on connectivity, India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), green and clean energy, mobility and talent, security, Meditteranean and the expansion of the European Union.
FM Sitharaman, EU commissioners discuss Economic Cooperation, FinTech, Trade, and Investment
New Delhi, February 28: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, met with Maria Luis Albuquerque, European Commissioner of Financial Services, Savings and Investments Union, and Piotr Serafin, European Commissioner of Budget, Anti-fraud and Public Administration, in New Delhi.
Strengthening India-EU Cooperation: WCD Minister Annpurna Devi meets European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib
New Delhi, February 27: The Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, met with the European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, on Thursday at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. The meeting was part of the high-level visit of the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, who is accompanied by the College of Commissioners, comprising of 26 Ministers, during their two-day visit to India.
Jaishankar meets European Commission President, lauds her views on re-energizing India's engagement with Europe
New Delhi, February 27: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday called on the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and lauded her views on reenergizing India's engagement with Europe.
India a trusted friend and strategic ally for Europe, says EU chief after arrival in New Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 27: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners - a first in India-EU partnership - arrived in New Delhi on Thursday afternoon on a two-day India visit, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
European Commission President arrives in Delhi, says India is trusted friend and strategic ally
New Delhi, February 27: President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, arrived in the national capital on Thursday on a two-day official visit and said India is a trusted friend and a strategic ally for Europe.
FTA, Ukraine conflict, IMEC, and sanctions on agenda for European Commission chief's India visit
By Ayushi Agarwal, New Delhi, February 25: With European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners, set to visit India on February 27-28, a senior EU official highlighted the symbolic significance of the visit and its aim to prepare a new strategic agenda with India, focusing on trade, technology, and security.
PM Modi to hold high-level talks with European Commission President
New Delhi, February 22: President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will visit India on February 27-28, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Saturday.
EAM Jaishankar calls IMEC Atlantic to Pacific endeavour, says initial steps commenced
New Delhi, February 4: Highlighting the importance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India is seeking to establish land connectivity with Southeast Asia,
Different standards have been applied to our neighbours in East and West, says EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, February 4: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday, criticized the inconsistent application of principles in global politics, particularly regarding democracy and military rule, while pointing to the "different standards" being applied to India's eastern and western neighbours.
EAM Jaishankar's remarks on India-EU ties chime with views from EU leadership: Ambassador Herve Delphin
New Delhi, February 4: After External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised the importance of India-EU ties as a "stabilizing factor," amid global volatility and uncertainty, Ambassador of the European Union to India, Herve Delphin said that Jaishankar's remarks align with the views of EU institutions and leadership on the strategic relevance of strengthening the India-EU partnership.
Committed to strengthening India-EU strategic partnership: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday noted the substantive progress made in India-EU Strategic Partnership over the past decade during a phone conversation with Antonio Costa, President of the European Council.