Shri Sanjay Seth and Mr. Andrius Kubilius deliberated on expanding European defence companies’ participation in India’s joint projects, co-production initiatives, and technology transfers.

Ursula von der Leyen is on a 2-day visit to Delhi that will set a strategic agenda for India-EU ties. Visit comes at a time of churn in global geopolitics & US pulling away from Europe.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to India was described as unprecedented and landmark. During the visit, she and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed various topics including trade,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen aim to finalize a free trade deal and strengthen technology and defense cooperation between India and the EU. The leaders emphasized enhancing their strategic partnership,

India and the European Union will try to seal a trade deal during this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday in an attempt to revive and expand economic ties. The return of Donald Trump to the White House, tensions with China and economic sanctions on Russia have prompted Brussels to push for deeper trading ties with other economies.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday promised to push to get the long-pending free trade agreement between the European Union and India done this year.

Von der Leyen highlighted India’s growing defence ambitions, stressing Europe’s role in helping India diversify its military supply chains through PESCO (Permanent Structured Cooperation). The proposal aligns with India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

The European Commission is looking to expand the list of countries associated to its €93.5 billion research and innovation programme by inviting India to consider joining Horizon Europe.“India has talent and a long tradition,