PM Modi Meets EU Leaders in Evian, Hails India-EU Free Trade Agreement Milestone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the growing strength of India-European Union relations following his meeting with António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen in Evian.

Sharing details of the interaction on social media, Prime Minister Modi described the meeting as productive and underscored the remarkable progress achieved in India-EU ties over the past year. He recalled that India had the privilege of hosting both European leaders during the Republic Day celebrations earlier this year, a visit that further reinforced the strategic partnership between the two sides.

It was wonderful meeting European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Evian earlier today. At the start of this year, India was proud to host them for our Republic Day celebrations. This has been a great time for India-EU ties… pic.twitter.com/jwVVUHhYK4

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2026

The Prime Minister emphasized that the relationship has entered a new phase of cooperation, marked by the successful conclusion of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The landmark agreement is expected to strengthen economic cooperation, boost bilateral trade and investment, and create new opportunities for businesses and citizens across both regions.

The discussions in Evian also reflected the shared commitment of India and the European Union to deepen collaboration in areas such as trade, technology, sustainability, innovation, connectivity, and global governance.

As India and the EU continue to expand their partnership, the successful conclusion of the FTA stands as a major milestone, paving the way for stronger economic growth and closer strategic engagement between two of the world's largest democratic and economic blocs.