On the side lines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, Prime Minister Modi spoke with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, and Antonio Costa, the president of the European Council.

The leaders praised the significant progress achieved in India-European Union bilateral relations since the historic 16th India-European Union (EU) Summit in India in January 2026, according to an official statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

According to the MEA in the statement, the leaders emphasized the recent conclusion of discussions for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement as a historic accomplishment and stressed its swift signing and implementation, which would open up significant opportunities for trade and investment and help diversify supply chains, especially in the current turbulent geopolitical environment.

Trust, common beliefs, and a shared vision for the future are the cornerstones of the connection between India and the EU, the two greatest democracies in the world with open market economies and pluralistic societies.

The leaders also expressed the opinion that the Joint India-EU Comprehensive Strategic Agenda, which they adopted in January 2026, would strengthen India-EU strategic collaboration and produce outcomes that are advantageous and transformative for both countries, according to the MEA statement.

According to the MEA statement, the leaders discussed regional and worldwide problems of shared interest and expressed satisfaction with the events in West Asia.

The three leaders reaffirmed their shared resolve to create a strong, multipolar world order that would advance sustainability, prosperity, peace, and stability.

PM Modi declared that their meeting with Leyen and Costa was fantastic and that they talked about improving economic ties. He pointed out that the current global environment would benefit greatly from the expanding collaboration between India and the EU in terms of fortifying peace, stability, and prosperity.

I met Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in Evian earlier today. At the start of the year, we were delighted to have them participate in our Republic Day celebration. Signing the Free Trade Agreement has been a significant milestone in relations between India and the EU. We looked into methods to improve future economic cooperation during our talks. Our expanding relationship may be essential to improving peace, stability, and prosperity in the current global climate, PM Modi stated on X.

Costa announced that India and the EU would ink the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) before the year was out. He stated that in order to enhance connection, the two sides would collaborate on the India Middle East Europe Corridor (IMEC).

Narendra Modi, hello once more so swiftly. Since the largest trade agreement in history was signed, we have been working quickly to keep our commitments. By the end of this year, we will sign the Free Trade Agreement and expedite talks for an investment pact. Furthermore, we will enhance our defense and security collaboration. The India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) should be promoted and attempts should be made to boost connectivity, Costa said on X.

The three leaders also addressed global and regional issues of shared concern during the meeting.

The leaders reflected on the historic 16th India-EU Summit that took place in India earlier this year and praised the tremendous advancement in bilateral relations, particularly with the signing of the India-EU FTA, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

In France, the G7 meeting is now taking place under Evian. This year’s G7 summit will be India’s 13th, and PM Modi’s seventh in a row.

A significant Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was concluded during India’s trade negotiations with the EU earlier this year. The India-EU FTA talks concluded on January 27 at the 16th India-EU Summit in New Delhi.

Ursula von der Leyen, PM Modi, and others praised it as the mother of all agreements and a historical landmark. Additionally, Costa and Ursula von der Leyen attended this year’s 77th Republic Day celebrations in India as the Chief Guests.