BRUSSELS: Phone call between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission

BRUSSELS: Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi had a phone call today with Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President
of the European Commission.

The two leaders exchanged views on the prevailing COVID-19 situation in India
and the EU, including India’s ongoing efforts to contain the second wave of
COVID-19. Prime Minister Modi expressed his appreciation of the EU and its
Member States for mobilizing quick support for India’s fight against the second
wave of COVID-19.

They noted that the India-EU Strategic Partnership was witnessing a renewed
momentum since the last Summit in July. The leaders agreed that the forthcoming
India-EU Leaders’Meeting on 8 May 2021 in virtual format was an important
opportunity to provide renewed momentum to the already multi-faceted India-EU
relationship.

The India-EU Leaders’ Meeting will be the first meeting in the EU+27 format and
reflects the shared ambition of both sides for further strengthening the
India-EU Strategic Partnership.