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On this Special Report, India Today's Shivani Sharma provides details on the high-profile visit of European Union leaders to India. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa have arrived in New Delhi, where they were accorded a red carpet welcome and a Guard of Honour. Shivani Sharma notes that the visit is extremely crucial as both sides work towards a free trade agreement, described as the 'mother of all deals', which could create a market for 2 billion people. The EU leaders will attend the 77th Republic Day Parade as chief guests and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on trade, technology, and security. The report also highlights the geopolitical context, including the impact of US trade measures and tariffs. The Ministry of External Affairs has described this engagement as a new phase of the India-EU strategic partnership based on shared values and mutual trust.
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