Parwinder SandhuNew Delhi, Jan. 27 -- Calling the visit of the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission "no ordinary diplomatic engagement," Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said it marks the beginning of "a new era in India-European union relations", reflecting deeper strategic alignment and expanded cooperation across key sectors.
Stating that Indian investment in the EU has reached almost Euro 40 billion, the PM said that today, there is deep cooperation between India and European companies in every sector, including R&D, manufacturing, and services.
Modi said that the time had come to transform India-EU ties, adding, "With this vision, we have today finalised a comprehensive FTA." He noted that the agreeme...