New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) India has an important role to play in bringing Russia to end the Ukraine conflict and in helping create a path towards peace, top European union leaders said today as they held a joint telephone call with PM Modi.
The two sides also discussed early conclusion of the India-EU FTA and about the India-Midle East-Europe Corridor.
In a post on X, PM Modi said he had a very good conversation with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
He said the two sides reaffirmed the shared commitment for an early conclusion of the India-EU FTA and implementation of the IMEEC corridor (India-Middle East-European Corridor).
“Exchanged views on issues of mutual interest and efforts for bringing an early end to the conflict in Ukraine. We agreed that our Strategic Partnership has a key role to play in fostering stability and promoting a rules-based order,” the PM said.
In almost identical posts on X, the two top EU leaders said:
“We had the pleasure of speaking with Prime Minister @narendramodi.
“We warmly welcome India’s continued engagement with President @ZelenskyyUa .
“India has an important role to play in bringing Russia to end its war of aggression and helping create a path towards peace.
“This war carries global security consequences and undermines economic stability. So it is a risk to the entire world.
“Looking ahead, we plan to agree on a joint strategic agenda at the next EU–India summit, as early as possible in 2026.
“We also remain fully committed to concluding the Free Trade Agreement negotiations by the end of the year.
“To achieve this, progress is needed now.”
A readout of the phone call said that PM Modi held a joint telephone call with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
“As the world’s largest democratic forces, India and EU share a strong and close relationship built on trust, shared values, and a common vision for the future.
“The leaders underlined the role of the India-EU Strategic Partnership in jointly addressing global issues, fostering stability, and promoting a rules-based order for mutual prosperity.”
“The leaders also welcomed progress in bilateral relations in key sectors such as trade, technology, investment, innovation, sustainability, defence, security and supply chain resilience, and reaffirmed the shared commitment for an early conclusion of the India-EU FTA negotiations and implementation of the IMEEC corridor.
“Building on the historic visit of the EU College of Commissioners to India in February, the leaders discussed organizing the next India EU Summit in India at an early date of mutual convenience. PM Modi invited the two leaders to India for the same.
“The leaders also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, including the efforts to bring an end to the conflict in Ukraine. PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent support for peaceful resolution of the conflict and early restoration of peace and stability.
“The leaders agreed to remain in touch.”
