Ahead of the 16th EU-India Summit in the coming week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen kickstarted her four-day visit to India to firm up a series of initiatives to significantly expand ties.
President of the European Council Antonio Costa and Ms. von der Leyen will hold summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on January 27, 2026 amid increasing global concerns over disruptions caused by the Trump administration's economic and security policies.
Mr. Costa will land in the national capital on Sunday (January 225, 2026). The two European Union leaders will grace the Republic Day celebrations as the chief guests on January 26.
India, EU to upgrade ties at Delhi summit, but still working out trade deal
At the summit, India and the EU are set to announce the conclusion of the much-awaited free trade agreement and firm up a strategic defence partnership pact and a framework for mobility of Indian professionals.
