New Delhi, Saturday:
India and the European Union are set to chart the next phase of their Strategic Partnership as President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, began her State Visit to India on Saturday.
The visit was officially acknowledged by Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), who highlighted the significance of the engagement in a post on social media. According to the MEA, the visit underscores the deepening ties between India and the European Union, anchored in shared democratic values and mutual trust.
President von der Leyen was received by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, and Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada, marking the formal welcome for the high-level visit.
Describing India and the EU as the world’s two largest democracies, the MEA emphasised that the partnership is driven by common principles and a commitment to strengthening cooperation across key sectors. The visit is expected to play an important role in shaping future collaboration between the two sides.
The India–EU Strategic Partnership has gained momentum in recent years, with both sides seeking closer engagement on global and regional issues, economic cooperation, and technological collaboration.
