New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in New Delhi, who are the Chief Guests for India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations.
Jaishankar expressed optimism that their discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will advance India-EU relations. Both leaders received a ceremonial welcome upon arrival and are attending the 16th EU-India Summit on January 27, focusing on key areas such as trade, security, and people-to-people connections.
The summit aims to adopt a comprehensive strategic agenda to enhance cooperation across these sectors and will address issues like the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific region.
