Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar concluded a productive visit to Brussels, where he held talks with leaders and foreign ministers from the European Union (EU) and discussed the economic potential under the recently signed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to advance cooperation across trade, technology, security, and connectivity.
Taking to social media platform X, Jaishankar announced details of the meeting, stating that he met members of the EU Foreign Affairs Council and held discussions with senior European leaders, including Antonio Costa, Ursula von der Leyen, and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.
“Concluded a productive visit to Brussels, meeting with the European Union Foreign Affairs Council, calling on EU Council President Antonio Costa and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and holding talks with EU HRVP Kaja Kallas. Also met EU counterparts and held separate bilateral discussions with many,” Jaishankar wrote in a post.
Jaishankar highlighted that the finalisation of the FTA would mark a major milestone in bilateral relations, adding that it represents a turning point in India-EU ties. “The finalisation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) represents a turning point in India-EU ties. It will not only unlock its enormous economic potential but also express the strategic nature of our engagement,” he said.
