European Commission president Von der Leyen’s visit to India lasted from February 27-28, 2025. During her time in Delhi, she held important talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including a bilateral meeting at Hyderabad House. (Photo: ANI) Ursula von der Leyen also visited Delhi’s famous Lodhi Garden on Friday. (Photo: ANI)

Von der Leyen, accompanied by the EU College of Commissioners or senior political leaders of the bloc, began a high-profile two-day visit to India on Thursday.

Highlighting the need to bolster cooperation between new Delhi and Brussels in the areas of digital technology, Artificial Intelligence and defence, EU President Ursula von der Leyen termed India as a "pillar of certainty" for Europe in an "increasingly uncertain world".

Von der Leyen reiterated the EU’s commitment to making the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) a reality. The corridor, launched in 2023 during India’s G20 Presidency, is designed to enhance trade efficiency and connectivity between India,

It is too early to discuss the potential lifting of European sanctions on Russia. First, Russia must demonstrate with concrete actions that it really seeks peace, stated European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a meeting with the media following the Support Ukraine plenary session.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in New Delhi for the first visit of the EU College of Commissioners to India. She began her visit by paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat,

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen experienced India's advanced UPI digital payments system during her visit. She was impressed by its efficiency. PM Modi had earlier highlighted UPI's significance by comparing daily transactions in India to the EU's population.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in India on Thursday, aiming to strengthen commercial and diplomatic ties with the world's most populous country. The EU and India are seeking to expedite a long-delayed free trade agreement,

Von der Leyen is in India with 22 members of the 27-strong EU College of Commissioners for the first such visit to a non-European nation since she got a fresh mandate last year

European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen has arrived in India for a crucial two-day visit. She is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss trade, strategic ties, and the much-anticipated Free Trade Agreement (FTA).