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‘PM Modi’s Astute Vision…’: Amit Shah Hails India-EU FTA As Defining Moment In Global Trade | India News

‘PM Modi’s Astute Vision…’: Amit Shah Hails India-EU FTA As Defining Moment In Global Trade | India News

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Last Updated:January 27, 2026, 19:23 IST Amit Shah said the FTA reflects PM Modi’s diplomatic vision and strengthens the goal of an Atmanirbhar Bharat through a trusted, balanced and mutually beneficial partnership. Union Home Minister Amit Shah (Credits: Amit Shah/X) India and the European Union have announced the conclusion of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major milestone in one of India’s most strategic economic partnerships. The deal is designed as a modern, rules-based trade partnership between the world’s fourth and second largest economies. Amit Shah welcomes the deal Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the agreement as historic. In a post on X, he said the India-EU trade deal marks a defining moment in India’s global trade engagement.  He said it reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic vision and strengthens the goal of an Atmanirbhar Bharat through a trusted, balanced and mutually beneficial partnership. His post on X reads, “The #IndiaEUTradeDeal marks a defining moment, securing a strategic breakthrough in India’s global trade engagement. Embossing PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s astute diplomatic …

India-EU Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: India-EU FTA Talks Set To Conclude Today; Pact Expected Later This Year

India-EU Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: India-EU FTA Talks Set To Conclude Today; Pact Expected Later This Year

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India EU Free Trade Deal Live Updates: India and the European Union are expected to move closer today to finalising a landmark free-trade agreement, a step that could significantly reshape one of the world’s largest economic partnerships. Years in the making, the proposed pact is expected to anchor a broader strategic push as New Delhi and Brussels seek to navigate global uncertainty triggered by US President Donald Trump’s trade and foreign policy approach. The summit is likely to go beyond trade, with discussions expected to span defence and security cooperation, climate change, critical technologies and a shared commitment to a rules-based global order. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa for the talks. Momentum has built in recent weeks, with von der Leyen last week describing the proposed pact as a “historic trade agreement” that could create a market of nearly two billion people, accounting for almost a quarter of global GDP. Negotiations on the free-trade agreement were first launched in 2007, suspended in …

Von Der Leyen shares glimpses from Republic Day parade, hails India-Europe ties| India News

Von Der Leyen shares glimpses from Republic Day parade, hails India-Europe ties| India News

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has hailed India-Europe ties after attending the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen was the chief guest at the 77th Republic Day parade, alongside European Council President Antonio Costa. (PMO) The EU chief was the chief guest at the 77th Republic Day parade, alongside European Council President Antonio Costa. In a post on X late Monday evening, von der Leyen said, “Long live India. Long live the friendship between Europe and India.” The European Commission President also shared a video of glimpses from the celebrations. Earlier, von der Leyen said it was “the honour of a lifetime” for her and Costa to be chief guests at the Republic Day parade. “A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure. And we all benefit,” she said. Also Read | US secy Scott Bessent ballistic over EU’s trade deal with India, says ‘financing war against themselves’ via Russian oil Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the presence of von der Leyen and …

Successful India makes world more stable, says von der Leyen after R-Day parade| India News

Successful India makes world more stable, says von der Leyen after R-Day parade| India News

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NEW DELHI: The presence of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa at the Republic Day celebrations emphasises the growing strength of the India-European Union (EU) partnership and will deepen bilateral cooperation across sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday. Modi wrote on social media that the presence of the European leaders “underscores the growing strength of the India-European Union partnership and our commitment to shared values” (HT Photo/PMO) Von der Leyen, who has said that India and the EU are coming together to provide an alternative to a “fractured world”, remarked on social media that it was “the honour of a lifetime” for her and Costa to be chief guests at the Republic Day parade. “A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure. And we all benefit,” she said. Also Read: India, EU trade pact to be very important geopolitical stabiliser, says Antonio Costa | Interview This is only the second time that India has invited the leaders of a bloc – after Asean in 2018 – …

EU, India To Explore Defence Cooperation Amid Global Security Shifts: Report | India News

EU, India To Explore Defence Cooperation Amid Global Security Shifts: Report | India News

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Last Updated:January 26, 2026, 19:24 IST India and the EU are also expected to announce the conclusion of long-running negotiations on a free trade agreement on Tuesday. PM Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. (File Photo: PTI) The European Union and India will explore options for New Delhi to take part in European defence initiatives, according to a draft security and defence partnership accessed by Reuters. The draft says the EU and India will consult on their defence initiatives, including exchanges linked to the defence industry. It adds that both sides will look at possible Indian participation in relevant EU defence projects where there is shared interest and aligned security priorities, in line with their legal frameworks. Security and defence dialogue The partnership proposes an annual EU-India dialogue on security and defence. It also plans to deepen cooperation in areas such as maritime security, cyber issues and counterterrorism. The document says growing global security threats, rising geopolitical tensions and rapid technological change highlight the need for closer EU-India cooperation in defence …

'Zelensky Challenged Trump' US Blames Ukraine For Intel Cut, Russia Mocks 'Napoleon Macron'

'Zelensky Challenged Trump' US Blames Ukraine For Intel Cut, Russia Mocks 'Napoleon Macron'

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Polish PM Donald Tusk declared Europe capable of defeating Russia in any conflict as EU leaders met in Brussels to boost support for Ukraine. The bloc discussed an €800 billion defense investment plan while addressing concerns over US President Trump’s shift away from Kyiv. Zelensky welcomed EU backing amid growing tensions. Meanwhile, Russia condemned Macron’s nuclear remarks as a threat, and US envoy Keith Kellogg blamed Ukraine for strained intelligence ties following Zelensky’s combative stance in a recent White House meeting. n18oc_crux Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

India a trusted friend, looking to elevate strategic ties: EU President | India News

India a trusted friend, looking to elevate strategic ties: EU President | India News

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Calling India a “trusted friend” and “a strategic ally”, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who reached New Delhi Thursday with the European Union’s College of Commissioners, said she will discuss with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on “how to take our strategic partnership to the next level”. Modi and von der Leyen are to meet Friday. Her visit to India is taking place at a time when the trans-Atlantic partnership between Europe and the US is navigating uncertainty. India and EU are looking to unveil a new “strategic partnership roadmap” as they deal with the flux in geopolitics. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on von der Leyen and, in a post on X, said, “Appreciate her thoughts on re-energizing India’s engagement with Europe. The wide ranging participation of Indian Ministers and EU College of Commissioners during this visit stands testimony to the importance we place on deeper India-EU ties.” Story continues below this ad President von der Leyen is accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners — of the 27 EU Commissioners, …

Zelensky Proposes ‘NATO in Ukraine If…’, Europe Clashes With US In UN Vote On Russian Invasion

Zelensky Proposes ‘NATO in Ukraine If…’, Europe Clashes With US In UN Vote On Russian Invasion

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Last Updated:February 25, 2025, 00:04 IST Crux India Ukrainian president called for “real, lasting peace” this year as European leaders gathered for a summit in Kyiv. Ukraine marked the third anniversary of its conflict with Russia on Feb. 24 by hosting a summit for a slew of European and world leaders. Meanwhile, The United Nations General Assembly voted on Feb. 24 to reaffirm Ukraine’s territorial integrity, adopting a strongly worded resolution condemning Russia’s invasion. The resolution reaffirmed the Assembly’s “commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine.” The resolution won 93 votes in favor as Washington sided with Moscow to join 16 others voting against. In a win for Ukraine, the US failed to get the UNGA to approve a rival resolution seeking to end the war without mentioning Russian aggression. Ukraine’s allies pushed to reword the US text to say that the “full-scale invasion of Ukraine” has been undertaken by Russia. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION3:40 UN RESOLUTION BACKS UKRAINE’S TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY 4:52 DEAL THAT ‘SUITS’ RUSSIA7:54 CHINA’S XI AFFIRMS ‘NO LIMITS’ PARTNERSHIP …

Germany’s Scholz warns of the rise of right-wing populists ahead of upcoming EU elections | World News

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned of threats posed by right-wing populists Saturday as he addressed a gathering of center-left European parties ahead of elections for the European Parliament in June. Scholz arrived in Romania’s capital Bucharest for a conference of the Party of European Socialists, part of the Socialists and Democrats group, the second biggest in the Parliament. Voters in the 27 EU member states go to the polls 6-9. “Right-wing populists are running election campaigns against our united Europe,” the German leader said at the Palace of the Parliament, which hosted the conference. “They are ready to destroy what we have built for the kids; they stir up sentiment against refugees and minorities.” Opinion polls indicate a significant shift to the right in the upcoming election, with the radical right Identity and Democracy group likely to gain enough seats to become the third largest group in the legislature, mainly at the expense of the Greens and the centrist Renew Europe group. Scholz said a prosperous EU capable of “getting things done” is “the best …