New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) India and the European Union (EU) are close to finalising a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), with the formal announcement expected on January 27, a day after the Republic Day celebrations which will be attended by the top EU leadership as chief guests.According to sources, the India-EU summit scheduled for Jan 27, will witness the successful conclusion of FTA negotiations. A document will be adopted by both sides to announce the conclusion of FTA negotiations, after …
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Davos, Jan 20 (IANS) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the sovereignty of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark must be “unequivocally” respected, stressing that the issue is of “utmost importance” to the transatlantic relationship as US tariff threats add fresh strain to ties.Von der Leyen made the remarks in a post on social media platform X after meeting a bipartisan delegation from the US Congress on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.”I also address…
Washington, Jan 19 (IANS) European leaders moved swiftly after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs unless the United States is allowed to acquire Greenland.The warning raised the risk of a new trade clash between Washington and its closest allies. It also deepened concerns inside NATO.Trump said on Saturday that the United States “needs Greenland for national security.” He added that if no deal is reached, tariffs would follow.In a social media post, Trump said the levies would begi…
Brussels, Jan 18 (IANS) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa warned that US tariff threats linked to Greenland would undermine transatlantic ties and risk a “dangerous downward spiral.””Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral,” they said in a joint statement.Von der Leyen and Costa said territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law, essential for Europe …
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Visits to Rashtrapati Bhavan (Circuit-1) here will remain closed for public from January 21 to 29 due to the upcoming Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony, an official of the President’s Secretariat said on Saturday. Normally, Rashtrapati Bhavan Main Building is open for public viewing from Tuesday to Sunday (except on Gazetted holidays) in seven time slots between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.The Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex is also open for visitors from Tue…
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) India and the European Union may sign the proposed free trade agreement as early as this month during the official visit of the top EU leaders to New Delhi, who will also be the chief guests at the prestigious Republic Day parade on January 26.Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal told journalists that the India and EU negotiators were very close to finalising a trade agreement and were looking at wrapping up the loose ends before the top leadership meeting scheduled for Jan…
Damascus, Jan 9 (IANS) European Council President Antonio Costa and European Union (EU) chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday called on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, asserting that The EU remains strongly committed to Syria’s recovery, reconstruction and civil peace. “In Damascus to meet President Al-Sharaa, together with President Ursula von der Leyen. After many years of war and suffering, the fall of the Assad regime finally offered some hope to the Syrian people. We are here today to show…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Washington’s “change in approach” towards the war in Ukraine and United States President Donald Trump becoming “the first Western leader to engage Russia” were termed the most consequential political developments of the year by Moscow’s global television network. “For the first time since the conflict escalated in 2022, Ukraine went through an entire year without launching a major, theatre-shaping offensive. The contrast with previous years is stark,” acco…
New York, Dec 29 (IANS) Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said a peace plan to end the war was “90 per cent” ready, while US President Donald Trump asserted they were “getting a lot closer, maybe very close”, after their meeting to find a path to ending the four-year conflict. Their meeting on Sunday was preceded by massive air strikes by Russia on Ukraine and by Kyiv on Moscow’s oil refinery, showing how fragile Trump’s peace initiative is.Trump also introduced a note of caut…
Washington, Dec 29 (IANS) US media did not appear to be convinced of a successful Ukrainian peace following the meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Most outlets said progress was possible, but a deal remained distant.The Wall Street Journal said the talks at Mar-a-Lago brought “fresh optimism” but no breakthrough. It reported that Russia is still pushing for land gains and has rejected a ceasefire. The paper noted that Trump struck an upbeat ton…