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EU and India seal 'mother of all trade deals' as leaders meet in New Delhi

European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose during a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, 27 January 2026. REUTERS - Altaf Hussain

European Union leaders have signed a landmark free trade deal and security partnership with India during a summit on Tuesday, wrapping up nearly two decades of negotiations.

European Council president Antonio Costa and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen arrived on Sunday to take part in Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Monday.

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