Why is Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to India so important?
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen began a four-day official visit to India on 24 January 2026. This visit is taking place at a time when both the world’s politics and economy are going through unstable times. The 16th EU-India Summit to be held next week is the center point of this journey, in which India and the EU are preparing to give a new direction to their relations.
#WATCH | President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen arrives in New Delhi on a state visit, received by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, and Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada
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