PM discusses trade, energy, climate with leaders from Europe, Africa
The PM’s discussions with Michel and von der Leyen focused on a range of aspects of the India–EU Strategic Partnership, including the next India-EU Summit, the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, climate change and LiFE and digital technology.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers closing remarks at the session on 'One Future' during the G20 Summit 2023 at the Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (PTI Photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders, including Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz, European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
The PM’s discussions with Michel and von der Leyen focused on a range of aspects of the India–EU Strategic Partnership, including the next India-EU Summit, the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, climate change and LiFE and digital technology.
“The leaders also discussed the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor that was launched on Saturday,” said a government statement, adding that both sides felt the need to expeditiously implement the project and that PM Modi also highlighted the possibility of solar projects under the corridor.
Modi and Scholz reviewed the progress of their bilateral Strategic Partnership and discussed ways to deepen cooperation in various areas like defence, green and sustainable development, and critical minerals. Modi invited Scholz to India next year for the next round of Intergovernmental Commission, the statement said.
The PM also met Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol and noted that this year marks the 50th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
“They reviewed progress on various areas of bilateral Special Strategic Partnership, including trade and investment, defence production, semiconductors and EV battery technology,” a statement said, adding that they also exchanged views on regional and global issues.
The meeting between Modi and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu discussed areas of wide-ranging bilateral cooperation, including trade and investment, defence, agriculture, millets and financial technology.
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