Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, focusing on imparting fresh momentum to the India-European Union (EU) strategic partnership.

After meeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, PM Narendra Modi said India and EU were aiming to conclude the bilateral Free Trade Agreement by this year.

NEW DELHI (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday said the EU and India have agreed to push to get a long-pending free trade agreement done this year and that the two sides will strengthen their partnership in the areas of trade, technology, connectivity and defense.