European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Lodhi Garden in Delhi on Friday. Surrounded by ancient monuments, lush greenery, and vibrant birdlife, she immersed herself in the essence of India’s incredible heritage.

The European Union (EU) is exploring a security and defence partnership with India, while also aiming to complete negotiations for a free trade agreement by the end of this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in New Delhi Friday.

Von der Leyen highlighted India’s growing defence ambitions, stressing Europe’s role in helping India diversify its military supply chains through PESCO (Permanent Structured Cooperation). The proposal aligns with India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Led by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the delegation's visit marks a new phase in the bilateral relationship between India and Europe.

New Delhi: Following the arrival of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in India, the second India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting took place in New Delhi on February 28.

This is the first visit of a high-level EU College of Commissioners, comprising 22 of the 27 EU Commissioners, to India as well as their first team visit outside India since they assumed office in December 2024.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday said that the European Union is exploring a future Security and Defence Partnership with India, similar to the partnerships that the bloc shares with Japan and South Korea.

The European Union plans to urge India to lower its high tariffs on cars and wine to boost trade, as it seeks to reduce its reliance on China, a senior official from the bloc said, ahead of a visit by the European Commission president to New Delhi.

Setting a year-end deadline for their Free Trade Agreement, expanding cooperation in critical technologies, and boosting the India-Europe corridor, I