European Commission President Ms. Ursula von der Leyen emphasised the need to strengthen collaboration between New Delhi and Brussels in digital technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and defence,

The European Union (EU) is exploring a security and defence partnership with India, while also aiming to complete negotiations for a free trade agreement by the end of this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in New Delhi Friday.

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.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the potential for a defining partnership between India and the EU, focusing on security, defense, and trade. With the goal of a historic free trade deal,

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday said that the European Union is exploring a future Security and Defence Partnership with India, similar to the partnerships that the bloc shares with Japan and South Korea.

The European Union plans to urge India to lower its high tariffs on cars and wine to boost trade, as it seeks to reduce its reliance on China, a senior official from the bloc said, ahead of a visit by the European Commission president to New Delhi.