EU chief Ursula arrives in New Delhi, to be chief guest for India’s 77th Republic Day

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Luís Santos da Costa are chief guests at India's 77th Republic Day celebrations. The leaders will attend the 16th EU–India Summit, focusing on finalizing a major free trade agreement and unveiling a Security and Defence Strategic Partnership. India and the EU aim to strengthen their strategic partnership, emphasizing shared democratic values and mutual trust.