The European Union is aiming to diversify its partnerships, particularly focusing on India, amid potential tariffs from the U.S. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited India to expedite discussions on a long-delayed free trade agreement, scheduled for March. In her interview, von der Leyen expressed the need for stronger ties to navigate global competition and increasing geopolitical tensions. The EU views India as a crucial partner for enhancing trade, economic security, and resilient supply chains, as they continue to negotiate various complexities in their trading relationship.
In this era of multiplying conflicts and intense geostrategic competition, Europe wants to strengthen its partnership with India, one of its most trusted friends.
There is a great, positive momentum in our relations. Together, we can drive forward trade, economic security, and resilient supply chains.
The EU is India's largest trading partner, ahead of the US and China, emphasizing the importance of this partnership.
The delegation is to include all of the EU's 26 commissioners, highlighting the importance of these discussions with India.
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