US Edition'Now Is the Time…,’ Says Von Der Leyen as EU Unveils New Strategic Agenda for India Amid Global Trade Churn
The new agenda aims to enhance cooperation in prosperity, security, and global challenges, with the EU as India's largest trading partner, targeting a free trade deal by year-end.
- The European Union announced a New Strategic EU-India Agenda on Tuesday in Brussels to deepen and broaden bilateral cooperation across defence, trade, and global challenges.
- The agenda follows extensive consultations and a recent 13th round of Free Trade Agreement negotiations, aiming to boost mutual prosperity and security amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
- The EU and India plan to finalize the Free Trade Agreement by year-end, launch a security of information agreement, and focus on joint initiatives including clean transition and innovation.
- The European Commission’s chief expressed that the updated EU-India approach marks a significant step forward in their partnership, while Modi affirmed India's willingness to strengthen and advance the bilateral relationship.
- The new agenda signals intensified strategic cooperation, requiring approval by all 27 EU members and likely formal adoption at the India-EU summit planned for next year’s first quarter.
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'Now is the time…,’ says Von der Leyen as EU unveils new strategic agenda for India amid global trade churn
The European Union has unveiled a strategic agenda aimed at deepening ties with India in crucial sectors like defense and trade. With the geopolitical landscape evolving, this partnership is set to enhance economic growth, security, and cooperation on global challenges.
EU Unveils 'New Strategic Agenda' To Expand Ties With India
The European Union (EU) on Wednesday unveiled a new strategic agenda to significantly ramp up its engagement with India in a range of key areas such as defence, trade and energy, and to jointly tackle major global challenges.
India-EU Free Trade Agreement likely by year-end as Brussels unveils new strategic agenda
The European Union (EU) on Wednesday announced a new strategic agenda to boost its ties with India across critical areas, including defence, trade and energy, while also working together on global challenges. Highlighting the importance of stronger ties, the EU said its partnership with India has become increasingly crucial amid changing geopolitical dynamics. It stressed that closer cooperation would support both economic growth and security. T…
PM Modi thanks EU chief for birthday wishes, hails launch of 'New Strategic EU-India Agenda'
“Always a pleasure to speak to President Ursula von der Leyen. Thank you for your warm birthday greetings. Delighted to know about the 'New Strategic EU-India Agenda' adopted today,” PM Modi said in a post on X
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