European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the EU and India are aiming to seal a free trade deal by the end of this year, which would be the largest of its kind globally.
The proposed deal is part of efforts to take the EU-India strategic partnership to the “next level” and effectively navigate geopolitical challenges, with von der Leyen emphasizing the need for cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, security, and defense.