NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had bilateral meetings with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and also European Union leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa on the margins of the G7 summit, taking stock of recent progress in ties and welcoming the understanding reached between the U»»»

India and the European Union on Wednesday emphasised the need to speed up the signing and implementation of a free trade agreement as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the top EU leadership discussed ways to enhance cooperation in key areas such as defence and security and in shaping a resilient mul»»»

India and the European Union are set to sign a major free trade agreement by year-end. This follows talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and EU leaders. Security and defense cooperation will also increase. Both sides will advance the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor for better connectivity. »»»