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India-EU Forge Strategic Partnership, Von der Leyen Hails "Mutual Resilience"

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Antonio Costa are in India as Chief Guests for the 77th Republic Day celebrations. Von der Leyen emphasized the clear strategic choice for partnership and openness between India and Europe to build mutual resilience. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held productive talks with EU HRVP Kaja Kallas, reflecting strong convergences in the partnership. The high-level discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to herald a new chapter in India-EU relations.

Key Points: India-EU Strategic Partnership Strengthens with High-Level Visits

  • EU leaders attend Republic Day as Chief Guests
  • Focus on strategic partnership and dialogue
  • Aim to build mutual resilience
  • Discussions with PM Modi to herald new chapter
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"Leveraging complementary strengths" EU Commission President says on India visit

EU leaders visit India for Republic Day, pledging strategic partnership and mutual resilience. Talks with PM Modi aim for a new chapter in relations.

"India and Europe have made a clear choice. The choice of strategic partnership, dialogue and openness. - Ursula von der Leyen"

New Delhi, January 25

President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday said that Europe and India have chosen strategic partnership, dialogue and openness.

Von der Leyen said that India and Europe are building mutual resilience.

In a post on X, she said, "I'm so glad to be in India today. India and Europe have made a clear choice. The choice of strategic partnership, dialogue and openness. Leveraging our complementary strengths. And building mutual resilience. We are showing a fractured world that another way is possible."

Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met and held talks with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas today.

Regarding the meeting, in a post on X, Jaishankar wrote "A wide ranging and productive conversation with EU HRVP Kaja Kallas. 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 the President of European Union Council Antonio Costa Von der Leyen in Delhi.

Jaishankar 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 President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen arrived in India.

https://x.com/MEAIndia/status/2015401859352248674?s=20

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.

- ANI

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Sarah B
"Leveraging complementary strengths" sounds good, but I hope this translates into tangible benefits for ordinary people. More student exchanges, easier visas for skilled professionals, and joint research in renewable energy would be a great start. The potential is huge.
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Rohit P
Having them as Chief Guests for Republic Day is a powerful signal. It shows the world that India is a sought-after partner. Our foreign policy under EAM Jaishankar is really paying off. Jai Hind!
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Priyanka N
While the optics are great, we must ensure this partnership is balanced. The EU often has very strict regulations and standards that can be barriers for our exporters. The dialogue should focus on creating a level playing field, not just one-way concessions.
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Michael C
The timing is interesting. With global supply chains shifting, both India and Europe see the value in reducing over-dependence on a single region. Building "mutual resilience" is the key phrase here. A pragmatic partnership.
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Kavya N
Hope this leads to more opportunities for our startups and IT sector in Europe. Also, collaboration in defense technology would be a game-changer. The world is indeed fractured, and such alliances based on shared democratic values are crucial.

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