February 27 and 28, president Ursula von der Leyen will visit New Delhi with the College of Commissioners to meet the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian government. This visit is important, because it is one of the first in college at the start of its new quarter, presenting the strong push of EU-India relations. This occurs after President Von Der Leyen announced a new strategic program with India, which should be revealed at the EU-India summit later this year.
“At this time of intense geostrategic competition, Europe means openness, partnership and awareness. We seek to deepen the links with one of our most reliable friends and allies in India. Europe and India are partners sharing the same ideas, linked by the shared conviction that democracy is best for the people, “said the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
“This is why one of the first visits to the new commission is in India. We are committed to strengthening our strategic partnership to advance trade, economic security and resilient supply chains, as well as a common technological program and reinforced security and defense cooperation “, the Explained the chairman of the committee.
During the visit, the College of Commissioners and the Indian government will have a session led by President Von Der Leyen and Prime Minister Modi. In addition, the members will connect with their counterparts individually. In addition, there will be a head-to-head meeting between President Von Der Leyen and Prime Minister Modi, followed by a press briefing.
The second Council of Commerce and Technology (TTC) will take place with the EU represented by the Vice-President Henna virkkunen. Commissioner Maroš Šefčovičand commissioner Ekaterina Zahariva. The EU-India TTC aims to improve cooperation on digital progress, green and clean technologies, as well as trade and investment. They will cover subjects such as working together on digital public infrastructure, its compatibility, stimulating the resilience of essential supply chains and tackling global trade problems.
President Von Der Leyen’s visit to Davos on January 21 highlights a key moment in EU-India relations. Since it became a strategic partner in 2004, India celebrated its 60th anniversary with the EU in 2022. The EU-India strategic partnership roadmap and other initiatives guide their 2020 cooperation in 2020 2025.
In 2023, the EU became the largest trading partner in India, with a business worth 124 billion euros, an increase of almost 90% in the last decade. About 6,000 European companies in India provide 1.7 million direct jobs and indirectly support an additional 5 million. The new federation of European affairs in India (February) aims to strengthen these commercial links.
In 2022, negotiations for a free trade agreement resumed after Von Der Leyen visited New Delhi, the next round scheduled from March 10 to 14, 2025 in Brussels.
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