NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a joint telephone conversation with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen , where the leaders reviewed progress in bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and global issues.
The discussions covered key areas such as trade, technology, investment, innovation, sustainability, defence, security and supply chain resilience. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the early conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations and the implementation of the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC).
Building on the historic visit of the EU College of Commissioners to India in February, the leaders also spoke about organising the next India-EU Summit in India. PM Modi extended an invitation to both President Costa and President von der Leyen to attend the summit at an early, mutually convenient date.
In a statement on social media, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said, "We had the pleasure of speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We warmly welcome India’s continued engagement with President Zelenskyy. India has an important role to play in bringing Russia to end its war of aggression and helping create a path towards peace. This war carries global security consequences and undermines economic stability. So it is a risk to the entire world. Looking ahead, we plan to agree on a joint strategic agenda at the next EU–India summit, as early as possible in 2026. We also remain fully committed to concluding the Free Trade Agreement negotiations by the end of the year. To achieve this, progress is needed now."
India and the EU highlighted strong and close partnership, grounded in trust, shared values and a common vision for the future. The leaders highlighted the role of the India-EU Strategic Partnership in jointly addressing global challenges, fostering stability, and promoting a rules-based international order for mutual prosperity.
The three leaders agreed to remain in regular contact as both sides work towards the next summit.
The discussions covered key areas such as trade, technology, investment, innovation, sustainability, defence, security and supply chain resilience. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the early conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations and the implementation of the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC).
Building on the historic visit of the EU College of Commissioners to India in February, the leaders also spoke about organising the next India-EU Summit in India. PM Modi extended an invitation to both President Costa and President von der Leyen to attend the summit at an early, mutually convenient date.
The leaders also exchanged views on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent stand in favour of a peaceful resolution and the early restoration of stability.We had the pleasure of speaking with Prime Minister @narendramodi.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) September 4, 2025
We warmly welcome India’s continued engagement with President Zelenskyy.
India has an important role to play in bringing Russia to end its war of aggression and helping create a path towards peace.
This war… pic.twitter.com/ri5Vkep6MQ
In a statement on social media, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said, "We had the pleasure of speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We warmly welcome India’s continued engagement with President Zelenskyy. India has an important role to play in bringing Russia to end its war of aggression and helping create a path towards peace. This war carries global security consequences and undermines economic stability. So it is a risk to the entire world. Looking ahead, we plan to agree on a joint strategic agenda at the next EU–India summit, as early as possible in 2026. We also remain fully committed to concluding the Free Trade Agreement negotiations by the end of the year. To achieve this, progress is needed now."
India and the EU highlighted strong and close partnership, grounded in trust, shared values and a common vision for the future. The leaders highlighted the role of the India-EU Strategic Partnership in jointly addressing global challenges, fostering stability, and promoting a rules-based international order for mutual prosperity.
The three leaders agreed to remain in regular contact as both sides work towards the next summit.
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