European Commission Chairman Ursula von Der Lein started his journey to India on Thursday to increase bilateral cooperation in the fields of trade, investment and clean energy amid growing global concerns. Along with Lean, senior political leaders of the European Union (EU) College of Commissioners i.e. 27 member countries of the group have also visited India. The head of the European Union, the head of the European Commission, was welcomed by Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel at Delhi Airport.
Talk on meeting with S Jaishankar and bilateral relations
Lean also met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and also discussed measures to strengthen bilateral relations. Layan will hold extensive talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to increase cooperation in many important areas. In this meeting, the two leaders will take stock of the ongoing talks for the ambitious Indo-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
An European Union official said that the European Union is considering to increase trade relations with India with the aim of risking its relations with China. The official indicated that the European Union may call India to reduce customs duty on cars, liquor and agricultural products.
Main agenda finalizes the widespread outline of the new strategic agenda
During this time, Lenin may urge India to help in the effective implementation of Western sanctions against Russia. The European Union is also keen to expand defense and security relations with India.
The official said that the purpose of this visit is to finalize the widespread outline of a new strategic agenda, which is expected to be introduced at the next India-European Union Summit to be held in India in the second half of this year.
However, the purpose of this visit of the head of the European Union is the expansion of trade and economic engagement between the two sides. The European Union is keen to increase trade with India and both sides believe that the proposed free trade agreement will significantly increase economic connection.
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