Overview
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa are expected to attend as chief guests, according to The Indian Express.
- An official confirmation from either side has not yet been issued.
- Reporting indicates the leaders’ trip will coincide with an India–EU summit in New Delhi around January 27.
- The summit timing is adding urgency to conclude the India–EU FTA, with negotiators aiming to seal the deal by year-end and finalize it in January, CNBC-TV18 reports.
- The step follows the EU’s October 20 strategic agenda to deepen ties with India and builds on the EU College of Commissioners’ visit to India in February.