PM Modi held a joint telephone conversation with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on trade, technology, investment, innovation, sustainability, defence, security and supply chain resilience

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PM Modi spoke to the President of the European Council and the European Commission over the phone. During this, many issues including trade, investment and defense were discussed. Had a joint telephone conversation with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. During this, the three leaders welcomed the progress in bilateral relations in key areas such as trade, technology, investment, innovation, stability, defense, security and supply chain resilience. The leaders reiterated their commitment to conclude the India-EU Free Trade Agreement soon and exchanged views on efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine.

The Prime Minister invited both the leaders to India for the next India-EU Summit. As the world’s largest democratic powers, India and the European Union have a strong and close relationship based on trust, shared values ​​and a common vision for the future.

These topics were discussed

During the talks, PM Modi and the EU leaders underlined the role of the India-EU strategic partnership in jointly addressing global issues, promoting stability and a rules-based order for mutual prosperity. During the talks, the leaders of both sides welcomed the progress in bilateral relations in key areas such as trade, technology, investment, innovation, sustainability, defense, security and supply chain resilience. India and the EU expressed commitment to the early conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations and the implementation of the IMEEC corridor.

What was discussed about Ukraine?

Following the historic visit of the College of EU Commissioners to India in February, the leaders discussed holding the next India-EU Summit in India soon as per mutual convenience. Prime Minister Modi invited both the leaders to India for this. The leaders also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, including efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine. Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s continued support for a peaceful resolution of the conflict and early restoration of peace and stability. PM Modi and the EU leaders agreed to remain in touch during this period.