EC President Ursula von der Leyen's two-day visit from Thursday, accompanied by leaders of EU member nations, coincides with escalating geopolitical tensions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will ask for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assistance to enforce sanctions on Russia when the two leaders meet this week in New Delhi.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, front, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, center, arrive for press statements after their meeting in New Delhi, India, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen deliver joint remarks in New Delhi.

European Union President Ursula von der Leyen is likely to discuss preventing restricted technologies from places such as India reaching Russia in violation of sanctions when she visits the South Asian nation from Thursday,

Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the College of Commissioners on Wednesday to address the Indian government's human rights

Ursula von der Leyen, the first woman to lead the European Commission, is on a significant two-day visit to India. Her discussions with Indian officials focus on enhancing strategic partnerships and addressing key global issues,

Highlighting the need to bolster cooperation between new Delhi and Brussels in the areas of digital technology, Artificial Intelligence and defence, EU President Ursula von der Leyen termed India as a "pillar of certainty" for Europe in an "increasingly uncertain world".

Von der Leyen is in India with 22 members of the 27-strong EU College of Commissioners for the first such visit to a non-European nation since she got a fresh mandate last year

In a significant diplomatic push, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Friday that the European Union is exploring a Security and Defence Partnership with India—a move that could reshape India-EU relations in the years to come.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says she has agreed with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to push to conclude a free trade pact this year. Talks between the European Union and India on a deal resumed in 2021 after a break of eight years.