New Delhin: In a significant push to deepen economic collaboration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen jointly chaired the India–EU Business Forum. The high-level forum convened top business leaders from India and the European Union to strategize on enhancing bilateral economic engagement.
Broad-Based Strategic Dialogue:
The discussions at the forum covered the extensive breadth of the India-EU economic partnership, with a focus on key future-oriented sectors:
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Trade, Investment, and Resilient Supply Chains
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Manufacturing and Infrastructure
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Digital Economy and Emerging Technologies
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Clean Energy and Green Transition
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Mobility, Skills Development, Startups, and Innovation
Building on the FTA Foundation:
The forum gained particular significance as it followed the recent conclusion of negotiations on the historic India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The meeting was strategically aimed at translating this diplomatic achievement into concrete business partnerships.
Objective: Imparting Fresh Momentum:
The platform is designed to inject fresh momentum into business-to-business (B2B) ties. By facilitating direct dialogue between industry leaders, the forum aims to:
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Deepen practical cooperation across identified sectors.
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Unlock new avenues for trade and investment.
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Foster job creation and shared, sustainable economic growth for both regions.
The collaborative tone of the forum underscores a mutual commitment to move beyond traditional trade relations and build a comprehensive, forward-looking strategic economic partnership between India and the European Union.