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EU-India free trade agreement

The EU and India pursue and conclude a free trade agreement, with subsequent signature and application plans.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen outlines work on an EU-India Strategic Agenda

    Von der Leyen outlines an EU-India agenda covering an ambitious FTA and technology and security cooperation and says she looks forward to its summit adoption.

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    Welcome to my friend Subrahmanyam Jaishankar The EU-India strategic partnership is getting stronger. We’re working on a Strategic Agenda based on growth with an ambitious FTA, tech & innovation and security & defence. I look forward to adopting it with Prime Minister Modi at our next Summit.

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “I look forward to returning to Delhi soon for our summit, where we should aim to open a new era of free trade between us.”

    Von der Leyen says caught up with Narendra Modi in Kananaskis and announces plans to return to Delhi for a free trade summit.

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    It was great catching up with my friend Narendra Modi in Kananaskis today. I look forward to returning to Delhi soon for our summit, where we should aim to open a new era of free trade between us.

    On returning to Delhi for a summit.

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  3. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “With our new EU–India strategy, we are taking our relationship to the next level.”

    Von der Leyen announces a new EU-India strategy to take the relationship further and pledges to finalize the trade agreement by the end of the year.

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    Now is the time to double down on partnerships rooted in shared interests and guided by common values. With our new EU–India strategy, we are taking our relationship to the next level. And we are committed to finalising our trade agreement by end of the year. → link.europa.eu/WvvDmV

    On launching the new EU-India strategy.

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  4. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen says the EU and India are nearing a free trade agreement

    Von der Leyen says the EU and India are nearing a free trade agreement and announces plans to meet in Delhi.

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    « The mother of all trade deals » We are closing in on the 🇪🇺🇮🇳 Free Trade Agreement. See you soon in Delhi.

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  5. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “We have concluded the mother of all deals.”

    Von der Leyen announces the conclusion of a free trade agreement with India and vows to strengthen the strategic relationship further.

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    Europe and India are making history today. We have concluded the mother of all deals. We have created a free trade zone of two billion people, with both sides set to benefit. This is only the beginning. We will grow our strategic relationship to be even stronger.

    On concluding a free trade agreement with India.

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  6. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen says the India FTA will save European exporters up to €4 billion annually

    Von der Leyen says the India FTA will save European exporters up to €4 billion annually and notes that EU exports are expected to more than double over time.

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    Meeting with the Indian and European business community in Delhi. Under the FTA, European exporters will save up to €4bn a year in duties. And EU exports are expected to more than double over time. Major opportunities ahead. link.europa.eu/pTjhmF

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  7. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen reports that the EU-India trade agreement was concluded in January

    Von der Leyen reports that the EU-India trade agreement was concluded in January and says a security and defence partnership was signed at that summit.

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    Good meeting with Dr. Jaishankar today. At the EU-India Summit in January, we concluded our Free Trade Agreement – the mother of all deals – and signed a Security and Defence Partnership.

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  8. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen announces a new era in EU-India relations under their trade agreement

    Von der Leyen announces a new era in EU-India relations under their trade agreement and says efforts are underway to apply the agreement this year.

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    Happy to join Prime Minister Kristersson & Prime Minister Modi in Gothenburg. Our 🇪🇺🇮🇳 agreement - the mother of all deals! - heralds a new era in our relations. We're working hard to have it applied this year. To fast-forward its benefits for our people & businesses ↓ link.europa.eu/HPqgg4

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  9. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen announces she will sign the Free Trade Agreement by year's end

    Von der Leyen announces she will sign the Free Trade Agreement by year's end and outlines accelerated work on an investment agreement.

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    Dear Narendra Modi, it is a pleasure to meet again so soon. Since we have concluded the mother of all trade deals, we have been moving fast to deliver on our commitments. We will sign the Free Trade Agreement by the end of the year. And accelerate work on an investment agreement.

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