Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a telephone call from the President of the European Commission H.E. Ursula von der Leyen today.
President of the European Commission conveyed warm greetings on Prime Minister Modi’s 75th birthday. Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the birthday wishes.
Prime Minister conveyed appreciation for the adoption of the new Strategic EU-India Agenda by the EU today. As the world’s largest democratic forces, the leaders welcomed efforts towards further strengthening the India-EU Strategic Partnership for mutual prosperity, as well as for jointly addressing global issues, fostering stability, and promoting a rules-based order.
The leaders also reaffirmed their commitment for a conclusion of the India-EU FTA negotiations before the end of the year.
The leaders also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. India remains committed for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.
PM Modi reiterated his invitation for the next India-EU Summit to be held in India next year.
