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EU heads of missions meet Rahul Gandhi, discuss bloc's 'thriving partnership'
EU heads of missions met with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Salman Khurshid in Delhi to discuss the thriving EU-India strategic partnership and evolving geopolitical dynamics. The events noted EU-India momentum, including high-level visits and the conclusion of an EU-India FTA negotiation.
Why It Matters
The engagement illustrates deeper EU-India cooperation across diplomacy and trade, with potential implications for regional and global geopolitics.
Timeline
4 Events
EU heads of missions luncheon with Rahul Gandhi and Salman Khurshid
May 14, 2026
EU heads of missions had a luncheon meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Congress foreign affairs head Salman Khurshid. They discussed the 'thriving EU-India strategic partnership' and evolving Indian and global geopolitical dynamics, as stated by EU envoy Herve Delphin.
Europe Day celebrations in Delhi
May 9, 2026
Europe Day celebrations were held in Delhi, during which EU envoy Herve Delphin described the EU-India partnership as 'limitless, ambitious and progressive' and noted it had been elevated to a 'totally new level' in qualitative and strategic terms.
Conclusion of EU-India FTA negotiations announced
January 27, 2026
India and the European Union announced the conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) on January 27, 2026, described as a landmark deal by some observers.
EU leaders attend 77th Republic Day celebrations in Delhi
January 26, 2026
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended India's 77th Republic Day celebrations in Delhi on January 26, 2026.