New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the partnership between India and the European Union, terming the strategic partnership between them as "organic and natural." Further he said that a free trade agreement between India and the European Union can be expected by the end of this year.

In his joint press statement following his meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Hyderabad House here today, the Prime Minister said, "We have had sincere and meaningful discussions, yesterday on various issues. We have asked our teams to work on a mutually benefit Free Trade Agreement and to realise it by the end of this year."

PM Modi said that many decisions have been taken to elevate and accelerate ...