India-EU summit to lay broader vision to navigate geopolitical tensions

NEW DELHI: (Jan 27) Top leaders of India and the European Union will on Tuesday announce the conclusion of negotiations for a landmark trade deal, firm up a strategic defence pact and unveil a broader vision to navigate the geopolitical turbulence and trade disruptions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa for summit talks against the backdrop of new fissures in ties between Europe and the US.

Costa and von der Leyen graced the 77th Republic Day celebrations at the Kartavya Path as chief guests on Monday.