New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi, European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula Vonder Lete addressed joint press confrence in New Delhi.
PM Modi said that today is a day that will be remembered forever, marked indelibly in our shared history.
European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and I are delighted to announce the conclusion of the historic India-EU Free Trade Agreement.
This is a milestone in our relations which will :
-Strengthen our economic ties
-Create jobs for our youth
-Opportunities for our businesses
-Foster shared prosperity,
-Build stronger global supply chains.
He said that this landmark deal between the 2nd largest and 4th largest economies of the world promises to create unprecedented opportunities and open new avenues of growth as well as cooperation. This deal will benefit the entire global community.
It would help create quality jobs in key sectors, enable further mobility for our youth, professional talent, students and researchers and unlock the potential of the digital age. Importantly, it will foster innovation and strengthen economic ties for mutual growth.
Together, India and the EU are moving ahead with trust and ambition towards a prosperous as well as sustainable future!