NEW DELHI, Sep 17: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called up PM Narendra Modi to wish him on his 75th birthday today. PM Modi said he was delighted to learn about the ‘New Strategic EU-India Agenda’ adopted today and said that India is ready to take the partnership with the EU to the next level.
The two leaders also reaffirmed their commitment for concluding the India-EU FTA negotiations before the end of the year.
PM Modi said in a post on X that India is committed to an early and peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict. “Always a pleasure to speak to President Ursula von der Leyen. Thank you for your warm birthday greetings.
“Delighted to know about the ‘New Strategic EU-India Agenda’ adopted today. India is ready to take the India-EU relationship to the next level.
“It is our shared commitment, shared goal, and shared responsibility. We remain committed to an early and peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.”
A readout said that PM Modi received a telephone call from the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen today.
President Von der Leyen conveyed warm greetings on PM 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.”
The EU today proposed a new strategic agenda to raise bilateral relations with India to a higher level.
The European Commission and the High Representative adopted a Joint Communication outlining a ‘New Strategic EU-India Agenda’ marking a significant milestone in EU-India relations. This initiative, announced by President von der Leyen in her Political Guidelines for 2024-2029, aims to deepen, broaden, and better coordinate bilateral cooperation, enhance prosperity and security for both partners and help tackle major global challenges, the EU said.
(UNI)
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