European Commission President Leads Historic Delegation to India

Ursula von der Leyen and EU commissioners aim to deepen strategic ties with India through trade, technology, and climate cooperation.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in New Delhi with the full College of Commissioners, marking the first such visit to India and outside Europe for the new EU leadership inaugurated in December 2024.
The visit includes high-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian ministers to advance discussions on a free trade agreement, digital technologies like AI, and clean energy collaboration such as green hydrogen and e-mobility.
India and the EU have been strategic partners since 2004, with bilateral trade reaching €124 billion in 2023, making the EU India's largest trading partner.
The EU delegation aims to strengthen ties with India as both regions navigate global challenges, including supply chain resilience, climate action, and shifting geopolitical alliances.
Key events during the visit include the India–EU Trade and Technology Council meeting, bilateral ministerial discussions, and a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the Raj Ghat memorial.