Breaking News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Indulges in Conversation with European Union (EU) President Ursula von der Leyen today

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in New Delhi today. They reviewed progress in the vibrant India-EU Strategic Partnership & agreed to deepen cooperation in areas of trade, climate, digital technology & people-to-people ties. The EU President, who arrived in the country on Sunday is on a two-day visit to India.

Ursula said, “This year marks the 60th anniversary of the EU-India relationship & I think this relationship is today more important than ever. We're vibrant democracies, large economies & have a lot in common but we are also facing a challenge. So, I appreciate this meeting.”

She further added, “The EU has only one Trade and Technology Council in place and that is with the US. I think, therefore, it is time that it is so important for us to put up a second Trade and Technology Council with India. We have India as a technological powerhouse.”