European Commission chief Ursula Von der Leyen to visit India this month

New Delhi, April 19

President of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen will be on an official visit to India on April 24 and 25.

This will be her first visit to India as the President of the European Commission.

During her visit, she will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She will also meet President Ram Nath Kovind and other dignitaries.

Leyen has been invited as the Chief Guest for this year’s edition of Raisina Dialogue and will address the inaugural session on April 25.

India and the European Union (EU)share a vibrant strategic partnership which has been witnessing strong growth with wider and deeper cooperation in Political and Strategic, Trade and Commerce, Climate and Sustainability, Digital and Technology aspects as well as people-to-people ties.

The India-EU Leaders’ Meeting in May 2021 set new milestones with the decision to resume trade talks and the launch of India-EU Connectivity Partnership.

The forthcoming visit of the President of the European Commission will be an opportunity to review progress and further intensify the multifaceted partnership with the EU.