New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- Amid rapidly shifting global dynamics, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be visiting New Delhi on 27-28 February accompanied by as many as 26 EU Commissioners to confer with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior Indian government leaders and officials.

"The unprecedented visit highlights the strong momentum in EU-India relations. It follows President von der Leyen's announcement of a new strategic agenda with India to be presented this year at the EU-India Summit. The visit emphasises the importance of strengthening ties in key areas vital to the prosperity and security of both Europe and India," noted an European Commission statement .

On her part, Ursula von der Leyen, said: "In this era o...