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Om Birla, Jaishankar Meet EU Parliament Delegation to Boost India-EU Ties

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met with a European Parliament delegation led by Angelika Niebler, marking the first meeting of the newly formed Parliamentary Friendship Group for the EU. Both sides emphasized the strength of the India-EU strategic partnership and the importance of shared democratic values. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also interacted with the delegation, discussing the growing convergence and a new chapter in bilateral ties. The interactions underscore a joint commitment to strengthen strategic, parliamentary, and people-to-people connections.

Key Points: India-EU Strategic Partnership Strengthened in Parliamentary Talks

  • First meeting of India-EU Parliamentary Friendship Group
  • Emphasis on shared democratic values
  • Commitment to deepen parliamentary exchanges
  • EAM Jaishankar highlights new chapter in ties
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LS Speaker Om Birla meets EU Parliament delegation, highlights India-EU strategic partnership

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and EAM Jaishankar meet EU delegation led by Angelika Niebler, highlighting democratic values and deeper cooperation.

"Parliamentary exchanges remain a key pillar of cooperation, enabling mutual learning and strengthening democratic institutions. - Om Birla"

New Delhi, March 31

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met with Angelika Niebler, Chair of the Delegation for Relations with India in the European Parliament, along with other members of the visiting EU Parliamentary delegation at the Parliament House in the national capital on Monday.

The meeting marked the first interaction of the Parliamentary Friendship Group for the EU with the visiting delegation.

In a post on X, the Lok Sabha speaker said that during the discussions, both sides emphasised the strength of the India-EU strategic partnership and the importance of shared democratic values.

Om Birla also expressed optimism about further deepening parliamentary ties and enhancing people-to-people connections between India and the European Union.

"Pleased to meet Ms. Angelika Niebler, Chair of the Delegation for Relations with India (D-IN) in the European Parliament along with its other members at the Parliament House. Happy to note that first meeting of our Parliamentary Friendship Group for the EU took place with the visiting EU Parliamentary delegation," the post read.

"Our discussions highlighted the strength of the India-EU strategic partnership and the importance of shared values. Parliamentary exchanges remain a key pillar of cooperation, enabling mutual learning and strengthening democratic institutions. Looking forward to further deepening our parliamentary exchanges and people-to-people connections," it added.

Following the meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also interacted with the delegation, highlighting the growing convergence between India and the EU.

In a post on X, the EAM expressed his confidence that the European Parliament will play a key supportive role in this "new era".

"Pleased to interact with Members of European Parliament, led by Angelika Niebler, here in Delhi. Discussed the new chapter in India-EU ties, and the growing convergence between us. As the agenda of cooperation expands, so too will be the levels of comfort. Confident that the European Parliament will be a pillar of support in this new era," the post read.

The interactions underline the commitment of both India and the European Union to strengthen strategic, parliamentary, and people-to-people ties, as the partnership enters a new phase of cooperation.

- ANI

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Priya S
Shared democratic values are important, but I hope our leaders also discuss tangible outcomes for common people. What about reducing tariffs on Indian agricultural exports to Europe? That would directly help our farmers.
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Rohit P
Good to see parliamentary diplomacy in action. These exchanges are more than just photo-ops; they build institutional memory and trust. The EU is a key partner in our quest for a multipolar world.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the renewable energy sector, I'm particularly hopeful. EU collaboration can accelerate our green transition. Hope they discussed concrete projects in solar and green hydrogen.
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Vikram M
While the strategic partnership is welcome, I respectfully hope our side also raises issues like the carbon border tax (CBAM) which could hurt our industries. The partnership must be mutually beneficial, not one-sided.
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Michael C
People-to-people connections are the real foundation. Easier travel, more cultural festivals, and university collaborations will make this partnership last for generations. Good focus by the Speaker.

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