In a post on X, MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said the first MEA Consultative Committee meeting of 2026, chaired by Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar, discussed the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), touted as the "mother of all FTA deals".
Speaking during the inauguration ceremony of the office, EAM Jaishankar highlighted the broader context of global economic transformation, noting the need for countries to manage talent flows while ensuring legality, transparency, and fairness.
In a social media post, Scindia said the partnership marks a major boost to global connectivity and reflects the deepening strategic relationship between India and the European Union.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas' spoke at a Conference on Europe India and a changing World Order.
As India and EU signed the security and defence partnership, EU Vice President Kaja Kallas noted that this would help in exploring Indian participation in European defence initiatives.
India and the European Union on Tuesday signed a landmark Security and Defence Partnership, marking the first overarching defence and security framework between the two sides, as leaders from both blocs agreed to significantly deepen cooperation across strategic, regional and global securit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for reforms in international institutions to effectively address contemporary challenges, citing growing turmoil in the global order.
India and the European Union on Tuesday signed a Security and Defence Partnership, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas such as defence capabilities, counterterrorism, and cyber and maritime security.
"India is privileged to host European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during our Republic Day celebrations. Their presence underscores the growing strength of the India-European Union partnership and our commitment to shared values,"
Costa and Von der Leyen were received by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry; and Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada and were accorded with Guard of Honour.