Stockholm, May 22 (IANS) Italy’s support for Ukraine’s full European Union membership is unwavering, but work must be done with Ukraine to “lay the groundwork” allowing the country to complete the bloc’s rigorous accession process, especially in the area of combatting corruption, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday.“We are in favour of Ukraine joining the EU as a full member, but we must lay the groundwork to achieve this goal,” Tajani told reporters on the sidelines of a NA…
Latest European Union News & Updates
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday reiterated their commitment to combating terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, during their meeting in New Delhi. The talks between both leaders covered areas of trade and investment, defence and security, maritime and financial connectivity, technology and innovation, mobility, education, culture and India–European Union (EU) engagement.”Buildi…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Europe is among the most exposed to the China shock as it faces a price war, a massive surge of cheap Chinese goods imports and de-industrialisation, but they are not taking the necessary actions against these threats because of fears of retaliation and coercion from Beijing, according to an article published by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR).The article laments that a comprehensive policy package to offset this imbalance with China — including import…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Emphasising the need for deeper engagement between the European Union (EU) and India amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday said that the partnership is evolving beyond trade and economics into a wider strategic relationship. Addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following their bilateral talks in New Delhi, Christodoulides said, “I referenced at the outset, in these times of growing geopo…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday shared a light moment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi by taking a selfie ahead of the talks aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. Before the meeting at the Hyderabad House, President Christodoulides and PM Modi warmly greeted each other. Christodoulides then took a selfie with his mobile phone with PM Modi.Earlier, several other world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia…
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Friday. The talks are expected to focus on further strengthening bilateral cooperation in various areas of mutual interest including trade, investment, technology, education, culture, mobility, defence and security, AI, FinTech, innovation and research. They will also exchange views on issues of regional and global importance including cooperati…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Thursday expressed immense confidence regarding the finalisation of a landmark bilateral trade deal between Washington and New Delhi in the “coming weeks and months”. Speaking at the Annual Leadership Summit of the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) here, Ambassador Gor said, “President Trump’s goal is to facilitate bilateral trade in a way that creates lucrative opportunities for American businesses and workers.”He said the current interim…
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday invited business conglomerates from Cyprus to invest in the state and build long-term partnerships in manufacturing, innovation, and trade. Speaking at the Cyprus–India Business Forum, the Chief Minister emphasised that the Maharashtra government is stable, decisive, and pro-industry, and remains fully committed to global partnerships.Chief Minister Fadnavis addressed the forum in the presence of the Cyprus Presiden…
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday arrived in Mumbai for his four-day State Visit to India. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Governor Jishnu Dev Varma warmly received President Christodoulides at the airport.While extending a warm welcome to President Christodoulides, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that his visit to India highlights the growing momentum of bilateral partnership.President Christodoulides is scheduled to participate…
Nicosia, May 20 (IANS) Ahead of his arrival in India, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides termed his State Visit to the country as “very important” while asserting that it would mark a crucial point in further strengthening the “already excellent” ties between both nations. “This is a very important trip, following the visit of the Prime Minister of the country to Cyprus last June, where the foundations were laid for a strategic cooperation, not only on political issues, but also on issues of…