India and the European Union (EU) are aiming to finalize negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2025. This follows a landmark visit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for high-level discussions on various strategic issues. Both sides are committed to accelerating the agreement’s completion by year-end.

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India and EU aim to conclude FTA talks by end of 2025.
High-level discussions between Modi and von der Leyen included 20 Cabinet Ministers.
Focus areas included trade, digital technology, clean energy, and connectivity.
The European College of Commissioners visited India for the first time outside Europe.
Major agreements in semiconductors, supply chains, and talent exchange were discussed.
€60 million joint funding announced for electric vehicles, sustainable plastics, and green hydrogen.
India and EU agreed on joint funding for clean energy projects and green hydrogen collaboration.
Talks on AI, digital governance, and strategic technologies advanced under India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC).
India-EU 6G and AI cooperation strengthened through MoUs.
Von der Leyen emphasized India as a “pillar of certainty” for Europe in an uncertain world.