India–EU Partnership Enters Stronger Phase of Engagement: Sitharaman at Europe Day 2026

New Delhi, May 9 (BNP): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the India–European Union partnership has gained fresh momentum, reflecting deeper cooperation across economic, trade, and strategic areas.

Speaking at the Europe Day 2026 event, she noted that the relationship between India and the EU has steadily strengthened, supported by shared priorities such as economic stability, sustainable growth, and a fair global trading system.

She highlighted that both sides are actively working to expand collaboration in key areas including trade, investment, technology, clean energy transition, and strengthening supply chains. According to her, these efforts are helping convert long-standing strategic understanding into concrete outcomes for businesses and economies on both sides.

Sitharaman also underlined that India and the EU, as major global economic partners, have significant scope to deepen cooperation in emerging sectors while jointly addressing global economic challenges. She expressed optimism that continued dialogue and engagement will further enhance the partnership in the coming years.

The statement reflects the growing importance of India–EU relations in supporting global economic stability and advancing shared development goals.