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EU Ambassador Celebrates Deeper Ties with India at Europe Day Reception

EU Ambassador Herve Delphin celebrated Europe Day by emphasizing deeper ties and shared values between the EU and India. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the decisive new momentum from the January 2026 India-EU Summit. The successful conclusion of FTA negotiations and the signing of security partnerships mark a new chapter in relations. A joint roadmap titled 'Towards 2030' provides a clear vision for future cooperation.

Key Points: EU-India Ties Strengthen at Europe Day Reception

  • Europe Day reception celebrates deeper EU-India ties
  • FM Sitharaman highlights new momentum from 2026 summit
  • Successful FTA negotiations mark a new chapter
  • Joint roadmap 'Towards 2030' sets ambitious vision
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"Europe Day reception celebrates deeper ties, shared values": EU Ambassador to India

EU Ambassador Herve Delphin and FM Nirmala Sitharaman celebrate deeper ties, shared values, and new momentum from the 16th India-EU Summit at Europe Day 2026.

"Europe Day reception was a moment celebrating what the EU stands for but also of deeper ties, from Commerce to Culture, from Symbolism to Substance, shared Values & shared Prosperity. - Herve Delphin"

New Delhi, May 9

Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union to India, Herve Delphin, on Saturday said that the Europe Day reception was a celebration of deeper ties and shared values between the European Union and India.

Delphin said that the European Union and India are aligned on several global priorities and continue to strengthen a consequential and forward-looking partnership built on shared prosperity and cooperation.

In a post on X, he said, "Europe Day reception was a moment celebrating what the EU stands for but also of deeper ties, from Commerce to Culture, from Symbolism to Substance, shared Values & shared Prosperity. EU and India Natural Partners! Chief Guest Minister Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman alongside EU27 Ambassadors."

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday stated that the 16th India-EU Summit, held in New Delhi in January 2026, provided decisive new momentum to the bilateral strategic partnership, elevating it to a higher level of engagement.

Addressing the Europe Day 2026 celebrations in the presence of EU Ambassador Herve Delphin, Sitharaman noted that the outcomes of the summit reflect a transformative phase in India-European Union relations.

"The 16th India-EU Summit held at New Delhi in January 2026 has given a decisive new momentum to our Strategic partnership, taking it to a newer level," the Finance Minister said on X.

The Finance Minister emphasised that the successful conclusion of negotiations for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), alongside the signing of the Security and Defence Partnership and the adoption of the Comprehensive Framework on Cooperation on Mobility, represents a new chapter in Indo-EU relations.

"The joint roadmap adopted at the Summit - 'Towards 2030: India-EU a Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda' provides a clear and ambitious vision for our cooperation over the coming years," the Ministry of Finance quoted her as saying.

Earlier on Thursday, the European Union's Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, advocated for the inclusion of an investment liberalisation chapter within the landmark free trade agreement (FTA) between the two powers. Delphin also called for the rapid finalisation of a separate investment protection pact to solidify the legal ground for businesses.

- ANI

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Priya S
Shared values, shared prosperity - this sounds promising. But I'm a bit skeptical about the investment protection chapter. We've seen how some multinationals use such clauses to sue governments. India must ensure our sovereign right to regulate remains intact, especially on environmental and health grounds.
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Vikram M
Finally a comprehensive deal! The fact that it covers security, mobility, and trade shows both sides are serious. Our youth will benefit from easier visas and academic exchanges. Well done to our diplomats for securing this strategic partnership. 🇪🇺🤝🇮🇳
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James A
As someone who works in IT exports, this is fantastic. The EU is a huge market, and an FTA will reduce tariffs and red tape. But I hope India also pushes for more data security and privacy protections that align with EU's GDPR. That would give our companies a competitive edge.
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Rohit P
Another photo-op and buffet for the elite! 😒 While they talk about shared values and prosperity, our farmers are struggling with inflation and MSP issues. The EU might want cheap Indian goods, but who will protect our local artisans and MSMEs? This FTA needs more scrutiny before celebration.
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Kavya N
The security and defence partnership is the real game-changer here. With China's aggressive posture, having EU as a reliable partner is crucial. But we must ensure this doesn't compromise our independent foreign policy. India has always been non-aligned, and we should stay that way.

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