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India-EU Strengthen Ties: Jaishankar Meets Kallas, Costa & Von der Leyen Visit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a productive meeting with European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas, reflecting strong convergences in the India-EU partnership. EU leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen arrived in New Delhi as chief guests for India's 77th Republic Day celebrations. Jaishankar expressed confidence that their upcoming discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi would herald a new chapter in bilateral relations. The visit, marked by a ceremonial welcome, is set to deepen the strategic partnership based on trust and reliability.

Key Points: Jaishankar Meets EU's Kallas, Costa & Von der Leyen Visit India

  • Wide-ranging India-EU talks held
  • EU leaders are Republic Day chief guests
  • Focus on deepening strategic partnership
  • Discussions to herald new chapter in relations
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"Agreed on taking forward cooperative agenda": EAM Jaishankar meets European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with EU's Kaja Kallas, as EU leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen visit as Republic Day chief guests to deepen strategic partnership.

"Agreed on intensifying our exchanges and taking forward our cooperative agenda. - S Jaishankar"

New Delhi, January 25

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met and held "wide-ranging and productive conversation" with visiting European Commission High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President Kaja Kallas.

Regarding the meeting, in a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "A wide ranging and productive conversation with EU HRVP @kajakallas. Reflected the growing comfort and strong convergences of the India-European Union partnership. Agreed on intensifying our exchanges and taking forward our cooperative agenda."

Earlier in the day, Jaishankar held talks with President of European Union Council Antonio Costa and President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, in Delhi and hoped that their talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be a harbinger of a new chapter in India-European Union relations.

In a post on X, he said, "Delighted to welcome President of EU Council Antonio Costa and President of EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen to India. A great privilege to have them as Chief Guests for the 77th Republic Day celebrations. Confident that their upcoming discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will herald a new chapter in India - European Union relations."

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal on Sunday called the India-EU partnership one of trust and reliability as the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, arrived in India.

Costa and Von der Leyen were received by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry; and Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada and were accorded with Guard of Honour.

In a post on X, Jaiswal said, "India-EU: A partnership of Trust and Reliability: A cordial welcome to the President of the European Council Antonio Costa as he arrives in New Delhi for a State Visit to India. Received by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry; and Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada."

"President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen were accorded a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour. Presidents Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen are the Chief Guests at India's 77th Republic Day celebrations. The visit is set to deepen the India-EU Strategic Partnership."

- ANI

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Priya S
Having them as Chief Guests for Republic Day is a big diplomatic gesture. Shows how much importance India is giving to this relationship. Hope the talks focus on easier visas for students and professionals!
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Rohit P
Good move. We need to diversify our economic partnerships. The EU is a massive market. Let's hope they are serious about the Free Trade Agreement this time. Our exports need a boost.
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Sarah B
While the optics are good, I hope our negotiators are firm on protecting our interests, especially in agriculture and digital sectors. Sometimes EU standards can be non-tariff barriers for our products.
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Vikram M
Jaishankar sahab is doing a great job on the global stage. "Partnership of trust and reliability" – that's the key. After the Russia-Ukraine situation, Europe is looking for reliable partners and India fits perfectly.
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Kavya N
Cooperation on climate change and sustainable development should be a top priority. India has ambitious green goals and EU expertise & funding can help a lot. Let's make this visit count beyond the ceremonial welcome.

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