New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday received Antonio Costa, President of the European Council and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, at Rashtrapati Bhavan and hosted a banquet in their honour.

Murmu drew upon common values between India and the EU, saying that they're bound by democracy, pluralism, and an open market economy.

In a post on X, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said, "President Droupadi Murmu received H. E. Antonio Costa, President of the European Council and H. E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, at Rashtrapati Bhavan and hosted a banquet in their honour. The President said that India and Europe are connected not only by contemporary interests but also by shar...