College of Commissioners travel to New Delhi to boost EU-India relations

The unprecedented visit, one of the first by the College of Commissioners at an early stage of the new mandate, underlines the strong momentum in EU-India relations and follows President von der Leyen  ’s announcement of a new strategic agenda with India to be presented at this year’s EU-India Summit. The visit emphasises the importance of strengthening ties in key areas vital to the prosperity and security of both Europe and India.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: “In this era of intense geostrategic competition, Europe stands for openness, cooperation and dialogue. We seek to strengthen ties with one of our strongest friends and allies: India. Europe and India are like-minded partners, bound by a shared belief that democracy serves citizens best. This is why one of the new Commission’s first visits is to India. We are committed to strengthening our strategic partnership to boost trade, economic security and resilient supply chains, alongside a common technological agenda and enhanced security and defence cooperation.”

As two of the world’s largest democracies, the European Union and India share a commitment to a rules-based global order, effective multilateralism and sustainable development. Since 2004, India has been a strategic partner of the EU, and 2022 marks the 60th ^anniversary  of their relations.

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