Politics · 25 January 2026

EU and India Strengthen Ties with High-Level Summit

European Council President António Costa is in New Delhi today, January 25, 2026, for a state visit. This visit precedes a high-level EU-India summit scheduled for January 27, 2026. Germany is seeking closer security cooperation with India to reduce reliance on Russia and hopes for an EU-India trade deal by the end of the year. These visits aim to strengthen the relationship between the EU and India.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 January 2026 at 17:17

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