New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen and the President of the European Council, Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, at Hyderabad House in Delhi.
The Indian delegation comprised of a number of leaders together with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval amongst others.
The European Delegation was led by President of the European Council, Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen. Other key leaders current included EU VP Kaja Kallas and European Union Trade Commissioner Marcos Sefcovic.
Earlier, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that India and the European Union have concluded the much-anticipated free commerce settlement, touted because the ‘Mother of all Deals’.
In a submit on X on Tuesday she known as the second historic and expressed optimism on additional strengthening the strategic relationship.
She stated, ‘Europe and India are making historical past as we speak. We have concluded the mom of all offers. We have created a free commerce zone of two billion individuals, with each side set to profit. This is just the start. We will develop our strategic relationship to be even stronger.’
Union Commerce Minister described the settlement as ‘A formidable partnership for the world.’
Earlier, the EU leaders paid tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, by laying a wreath at his memorial in Raj Ghat, as a part of their state go to to India.
The ceremony, held within the presence of senior Indian officers, was a part of their ongoing state go to and coincided with the sixteenth India-EU Summit in New Delhi, which will probably be co-hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The European leaders additionally signed the guestbook on the memorial website after the wreath-laying ceremony and paid floral tributes to the Mahatma.
European Council President Antonio Costa shared visuals from his go to to Rajghat and mirrored upon the timeless values of Mahatma Gandhi. He stated, ‘Paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. His phrases proceed to resonate with the identical drive as we speak as up to now: ‘Peace won’t come out of a conflict of arms however out of justice lived and performed by unarmed nations within the face of odds.’
The go to comes at a time when each side have concluded their dialogue of a free commerce settlement, which is predicted to strengthen their shared dedication to democracy and the rule of legislation.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, reiterating it because the ‘Mother of all offers’ and the way it illustrates the partnership between two main economies of the world. The deal turns into important because it hyperlinks two main economies that command 1 / 4 of the world’s GDP.
PM Modi made the remarks whereas just about addressing the Opening Ceremony of India Energy Week 2026.
He added that the free commerce settlement with the EU will complement current agreements with the United Kingdom and members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Extending his congratulations to these related to completely different sectors, the Prime Minister stated the settlement could be extremely useful for business stakeholders. He added that the commerce deal would have a optimistic influence on each manufacturing and providers within the nation.
Emphasising the broader international influence, PM Modi stated the FTA would increase international confidence in India. ‘This Free Trade Agreement will additional strengthen international confidence in India for companies and traders the world over,’ he stated, including that India is actively engaged on international partnerships throughout all sectors.
With the signing of the deal, India turns into the third Asian nation to have such a cope with the EU after Japan and South Korea. (ANI)