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Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently held talks with Princess Astrid of Belgium, expressing his appreciation for her leadership of a 300-member Economic Mission to India. The mission aims to enhance bilateral trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.During their meeting, PM Modi highlighted the potential for "limitless opportunities" through new partnerships in sectors such as
Europe’s vulnerability to Russian aggression is heightened if it lacks the military support of the United States. A recent report suggests that Europe might need an additional 3,00,000 troops and a significant increase in defence spending, potentially by €250 billion annually, to effectively deter a Russian attack.This need arises as European military forces are fragmented across 29 national
The recent visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her fellow commissioners to India marked a significant shift in the EU’s strategic approach, as it seeks to strengthen ties with India in both trade and defence.This move comes at a time when the EU is facing challenges in its transatlantic relationship and is looking to diversify its partnerships. The visit highlighted
The rift between former U.S. President Donald Trump and NATO, particularly over defence spending and the Ukraine war, presents significant opportunities for India to benefit financially. As European countries increase their defence budgets to reduce reliance on the U.S., India’s expanding defence industry can capitalize on these developments.The European Union has been seeking to strengthen its
India’s defence industry is poised to play a crucial role in bolstering the European Union’s (EU) supply chain, according to European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius. As European nations seek to modernize and strengthen their defence industries in response to emerging threats, India’s robust defence sector can significantly contribute to the EU’s defence preparedness.The
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh hosted a high-level European Union delegation led by Commissioner Andrius Kubilius, along with space sector experts, in New Delhi today. The delegation engaged in discussions regarding ongoing and future cooperation between India and Europe in the field of space exploration. On the Indian side, Shri V. Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO and Secretary of the Department
India and the European Union have set an ambitious goal to conclude their long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of 2025. This decision was announced following a landmark visit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to India, where she met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The leaders emphasised the importance of finalizing the agreement, which has been in negotiations
During her recent visit to India, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the strategic importance of strengthening ties between the European Union and India. She noted that "the planets are aligned, and so are Europe and India," symbolising a moment of transformation and growth in their relationship.This visit marked a significant milestone as it was the first time the
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently emphasized the strategic importance of India to Europe, describing it as "a pillar of certainty in an increasingly uncertain world." This statement was made during her visit to India, where she met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss enhanced cooperation between the European Union and India.The two leaders highlighted the
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in New Delhi on February 28, 2025, as part of a high-profile visit by the EU College of Commissioners.This marked the first time the entire EU College of Commissioners has visited India, highlighting the deepening strategic partnership between the two entities. The meeting focused on advancing negotiations