European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit New Delhi on February 27-28, accompanied by the College of Commissioners.
Announcing the visit on X, the EU in India wrote, “@EU_Commission President @vonderleyen to visit New Delhi on Feb 27-28 with the College of Commissioners!”
The post further stated, “This unprecedented visit highlights the growing momentum in EU-India ties — stay tuned.”
.@EU_Commission President @vonderleyen to visit New Delhi on Feb 27-28 with the College of Commissioners!
This unprecedented visit highlights the growing momentum in 🇪🇺🇮🇳 ties —stay tuned. #EUIndiaEkSaath pic.twitter.com/pcfdiG0w5A
— EU in India (@EU_in_India) February 21, 2025
President von der Leyen’s visit comes ahead of the announcement of a new strategic agenda with India, set to be unveiled at this year’s EU-India Summit. The Delegation of the European Union to India and Bhutan highlighted that the visit underscores the significance of strengthening ties in crucial areas essential to the prosperity and security of both Europe and India.
“In this era of intense geostrategic competition, Europe stands for openness, partnership, and outreach. We seek to deepen ties with one of our most trusted friends and allies—India,” von der Leyen stated. “Europe and India are like-minded partners, bound by the shared conviction that democracy best serves the people. That’s why, one of the first visits of the new Commission is to India.”
She further added, “We are committed to strengthening our strategic partnership to advance trade, economic security, and resilient supply chains, along with a common tech agenda and reinforced security and defence cooperation.”
During the visit, the College of Commissioners and the Indian government will participate in a plenary session, chaired by President von der Leyen and Prime Minister Modi. In addition to their bilateral meeting and subsequent press interaction, individual members of the College will also engage with their respective counterparts.
The visit will also see the convening of the second Trade and Technology Council (TTC), with the EU delegation led by Vice-President Virkkunen, High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas, and Commissioners Maros Sefcovic and Ekaterina Zaharieva. The EU-India TTC aims to strengthen cooperation in digital transformation, clean and green technologies, and trade and investment. Discussions will focus on digital public infrastructure compatibility, the resilience of key value chains, and global trade cooperation.
Ambassador of the European Union to India, Herve Delphin, emphasized the significance of von der Leyen’s visit, stating that it reflects the shared commitment of India and the EU to elevating their “strategic partnership” to new heights.
❗️A « First » & momentous visit that speaks for itself about the importance both the EU and India attach to taking their strategic partnership to a new level 🇪🇺🤝 🇮🇳 https://t.co/XlQYCVAG2k
— Hervé Delphin (@EUAmbIndia) February 21, 2025
Sharing a post on X, Delphin wrote, “A first and momentous visit that speaks for itself about the importance both the EU and India attach to taking their strategic partnership to a new level.”
