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'Mother of all deals': EU close to sealing historic India trade pact, says Ursula at WEF

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced at the World Economic Forum that the EU is close to finalizing a significant free trade agreement with India, often referred to as the 'mother of all deals.' This agreement is poised to create a market encompassing 2 billion people and significantly impact global trade dynamics, although some technical hurdles remain.

European Union (EU) chief Ursula von der Leyen and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive for a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on February 28, 2025. (

European Union (EU) chief Ursula von der Leyen and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive for a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on February 28, 2025. (

Credit: Altaf Hussain/Reuters)

Key Highlights

  • EU and India are nearing a historic free trade agreement.
  • The deal could create a market of 2 billion people.
  • The agreement is expected to cover nearly a quarter of the world's GDP.
  • Ursula von der Leyen expressed high confidence in finalizing the deal.
  • EU leaders will attend India's Republic Day celebrations.
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Sources

  1. 'Mother of all deals': EU close to sealing historic India trade pact, says Ursula at WEF
  2. ‘Mother of all deals’: Ursula von der Leyen signals India-EU trade breakthrough at Davos

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