Overview

• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and 20 EU commissioners are meeting Indian leadership to accelerate negotiations on a long-delayed Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
• India is expected to raise concerns over EU's non-tariff measures, such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which could impact Indian exports.
• The leaders aim to strengthen cooperation in technology, green energy, defense, and resilient supply chains through the India-EU Trade and Technology Council.
• Discussions will also address the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with India emphasizing dialogue and rejecting unilateral sanctions outside of UN frameworks.
• The EU remains India’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade in goods and services surpassing $188 billion in 2023-24.