European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s Visit to India (February 27-28, 2025)

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in India on February 27, 2025 for a two-day visit to strengthen India-EU bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, defense, and clean energy.

Key Highlights:

Held talks with Indian PM Narendra Modi on the India-EU free trade deal, tariffs on goods, and defense exports.

Discussions aimed at finalizing a new strategic partnership roadmap to be unveiled at the India-EU Summit later in 2025.

Stressed India’s role as a strategic ally for Europe amid global conflicts and competition.

Met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and other senior officials.

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