India, European Union Push To Seal Landmark Trade Pact By Year-End

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, European Council President Antonio Costa, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met in Evian, France, to reaffirm their commitment to signing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2026. The leaders discussed progress on the FTA, emphasizing its potential to create trade opportunities, diversify global supply chains, and strengthen economic resilience. They also signaled a broader strategic agenda encompassing security, defense, infrastructure connectivity, and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The meeting underscored the growing momentum in India-EU relations, with both sides committed to translating political goodwill into tangible economic and strategic outcomes.