Exclusive: Kaja Kallas Discusses 'Mother Of All Deals' And India-EU Strategic Ties With India Today

On this edition of India Today Global, host Geeta Mohan interviews Kaja Kallas, the European Union's Vice President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, following the historic conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement. Termed the 'mother of all deals,' the agreement comes after 18 years of negotiations. Kallas emphasizes the strategic importance of the pact, stating, 'We need to build partnerships with those countries, those partners who believe in free trade.' She addresses the geopolitical landscape, noting that diversifying trade portfolios is a mutual interest, especially amidst tariff pressures from the United States. The program details how the deal will slash import duties on European cars, wines, and medical equipment, while boosting India's manufacturing and services sectors. Kallas also discusses EU-India cooperation on counter-terrorism, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the stability of the European Union as a global partner. The bulletin further covers global updates, including US border patrol changes and NATO's stance on defense spending.