India and EU Aim to Finalize Free Trade Agreement by Year-End

Feb 28, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met in Delhi to discuss enhancing the India-EU strategic partnership

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Their talks focused on deepening cooperation in trade, technology, and defense

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Both leaders emphasized on finalizing the long-pending India-EU Free Trade Agreement by the end of this year, to boost bilateral trade and investment

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In light of potential U.S. tariffs, the EU seeks to strengthen economic ties with India to diversify critical value chains and reduce reliance on other markets

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Key topics addressed were the EU requesting India to reduce duties on products like cars and wine

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India expressed concerns over the EU's proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism as a potential trade barrier that could impact Indian exports

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President von der Leyen's visit, accompanied by the EU College of Commissioners, highlighting the EU's commitment to elevating ties with India

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