New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- On February 18, 2026, India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, delivered remarks at the launch of the European Legal Gateway Office in India, describing the initiative as a significant milestone in the deepening European Union-India strategic partnership. He noted that the recent visit of the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission as Guests of Honour at India's Republic Day marked a defining moment in bilateral ties, symbolising growing ambition and convergence between the two sides.

Highlighting key outcomes of the 16th India-EU Summit - including the conclusion of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement, the signing of a Security and Defence Partnership, and the adoption of the "To...