Evian, France | June 18,2026 | SKY LINK TIMES
G7 Summit 2026:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held crucial discussions with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, focusing on the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), strategic cooperation and regional developments in West Asia.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the leaders reviewed the significant progress achieved in India-EU relations since the landmark 16th India-EU Summit held in New Delhi in January 2026. The meeting underscored the growing strategic partnership between the world’s two largest democracies and highlighted their shared commitment to economic growth, stability and global cooperation.
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India-EU FTA Takes Centre Stage
A key focus of the discussions was the recently concluded India-EU Free Trade Agreement, which both sides described as a historic achievement. The leaders stressed the need for its swift signing and implementation, noting that the agreement would create substantial opportunities for trade, investment and supply chain diversification amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.
The MEA stated that the agreement represents a major milestone in bilateral ties and is expected to significantly enhance economic cooperation between India and the European Union.
Progress on Strategic Partnership
The three leaders also reviewed progress on the Joint India-EU Comprehensive Strategic Agenda, endorsed during the India-EU Summit earlier this year.
According to the MEA, both sides expressed confidence that the agenda would further strengthen the India-EU strategic partnership and deliver transformative outcomes across sectors including trade, technology, connectivity, security and sustainable development.
Discussions on West Asia and Global Issues
The meeting also featured an exchange of views on regional and global developments, particularly recent developments in West Asia.
PM Modi, Costa and von der Leyen reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting a resilient multipolar global order that supports peace, stability, prosperity and sustainable development.
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PM Modi Highlights Growing India-EU Cooperation
Describing the meeting as “wonderful,” Prime Minister Modi said the discussions focused on deepening economic ties and expanding cooperation in the years ahead.
The Prime Minister noted that the strengthening India-EU partnership can play an important role in promoting global peace, stability and prosperity amid an increasingly complex international environment.
EU Confident of FTA Signing This Year
European Council President Antonio Costa expressed confidence that the India-EU Free Trade Agreement would be formally signed by the end of 2026. He also highlighted plans to accelerate negotiations on an investment agreement and expand cooperation in security and defence.
Costa further emphasized the importance of advancing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), describing it as a key initiative for enhancing connectivity and economic integration across regions.
The G7 Summit in Evian marks India’s 13th participation in the grouping and Prime Minister Modi’s seventh consecutive attendance. The meeting with EU leaders reflects the growing momentum in India-EU relations and signals a new phase of strategic and economic cooperation between the two partners.
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