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PM Modi stressed multilateralism and called for a reform in global institutions to address today's challenges.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India’s cooperation with the European Union (EU) could help bring stability to a global order facing turmoil.
Addressing a joint press meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, the Prime Minister stressed multilateralism and called for a reform in global institutions to address today’s challenges.
PM Modi said that India has held detailed discussions with the EU on several global issues, including Ukraine, West Asia, and the Indo-Pacific.
“Today, there is major turmoil in the global order. In such a situation, the partnership between India and the European Union will strengthen stability in the international system. In this context, today we held detailed discussions on several global issues, including Ukraine, West Asia, and the Indo-Pacific. Respect for multilateralism and international norms is our shared priority. We also agree that to address today’s challenges, global institutions need reform," PM Modi said.
VIDEO | Addressing a joint press conference With European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa, PM Modi (@narendramodi) said, “Today there is major turmoil in the global order. In such a situation, the partnership between India… pic.twitter.com/Oa2yPNlLLf— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 27, 2026
The Prime Minister hailed the Free Trade Agreement between India and the EU as a “new blueprint for shared prosperity". “Today is a historic day; we are opening a new chapter in our relations on trade, security, and people-to-people ties," he added.
PM Modi said that the world’s two largest democratic powers are adding a decisive chapter to their relationship with this FTA.
“Over the past few years, India and the European Union have made remarkable progress in their ties. Based on shared democratic values, economic synergy, and strong people-to-people ties, our partnership is reaching new heights. Today, trade between us stands at 180 billion euros," he said.
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January 27, 2026, 13:57 IST
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