New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a joint telephone conversation with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and underlined the role of the India-EU Strategic Partnership in jointly addressing global issues, fostering stability and promoting a rules-based order for mutual prosperity.

The leaders also reaffirmed the shared commitment for an early conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and implementation of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC). Building on the historic visit of the EU College of Commissioners to India in February, the leaders discussed organizing the next India EU Summit in India at an early date of mutual co...