The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, as well as the entire college of EU commissioners, are ready to visit India next week. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the high -level delegation intended to stimulate cooperation and improve convergence between the European Union and India in the crucial sectors.
First visit to the college of EU commissioners in India
Leyen and his team at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi should arrive on February 27 and 28. It will be the first inaugural joint visit to the college of EU commissioners in India and a third trip to Leyen. She visited India during a bilateral visit in April 2022 and at the G20 leaders’ summit in September 2023.
The MEA said: “This will be the very first visit to the college of EU commissioners meeting in India and will mark the first visit of this type since the start of the mandate of the current European Commission in December 2024 after the European parliamentary elections held in June 2024. ”
India-EU Bilateral Talks
During the official trip, President Von Der Leyen will attend talks at the level of the delegation with Prime Minister Modi as well as several ministerial meetings. These will include the multiple bilateral session between European and Indian ministers as well as the second ministerial meeting of the Indian Council-EU Trade and Technology (TEC).
The MEA reflects on the strategic links which started in 2004 ”, while the two parties enter the third decade of the strategic partnership, the visit of President Leyan and the College of EU commissioners to strengthen the bilateral partnership based on convergences increasing. ”
Discussion on global political issues
In addition, apart from bilateral discussions, wider geopolitical problems are also on the level. The recent change of American president Donald Trump in his position linked to direct engagement with Russia has brought a unique set of challenges for Europe.
According to the sources of The Indian ExpressThe question is “naturally” which will be part of the discussions between PM Modi and the head of the EU and with his delegation.
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