Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian on June 17, 2026. The leaders recalled the landmark 16th India-EU Summit held in India in January 2026 and welcomed the remarkable progress made in India-European Union bilateral relations since that time.
The most significant development discussed was the recent conclusion of negotiations for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, which the leaders characterized as a historic achievement. They emphasized the need for expeditious signing and implementation of the agreement, which would unlock huge opportunities for trade and investment between the two economies. The FTA is expected to contribute significantly toward diversification of supply chains, particularly important in the current turbulent geopolitical context.
The leaders discussed progress on the Joint India-EU Comprehensive Strategic Agenda that was endorsed in January 2026 and shared the sentiment that this agenda would further reinforce the India-EU strategic partnership. Both sides expect the partnership to deliver mutually beneficial and transformative outcomes, building on their relationship as the world's two largest democracies with open market economies and pluralistic societies, based on trust, shared values and a common vision for the future.
On regional and global issues, the leaders welcomed the developments in West Asia and reiterated their shared commitment to shaping a resilient multipolar global order that contributes to peace and stability, prosperity and sustainable development.