India, EU to re-launch free trade talks: What PM Modi, EU leaders discussed
India and the European Union (EU) on Saturday announced their decision to resume negotiations for a balanced and comprehensive trade agreement after a gap of eight years and unveiled an ambitious connectivity partnership, during a virtual meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of 27 member nations of the bloc.
In his remarks, Modi invited the EU to support a proposal by India and South Africa to waive patents on COVID-19 vaccines so that there can be equitable vaccine access for the entire world, officials said.
The meeting, participated by leaders of EU member states as well as the top leadership of the EU, also decided to launch negotiations on two other key agreements on investment protection and geographical indications.
Diplomatic sources say the bloc is facing calls to suspend its wide-ranging minerals agreement with Rwanda amid fears it is inflaming the escalating conflict in eastern DRC.
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Sir Ed Davey called for Britain to have a "closer relationship to our European colleagues" as Friday marked the fifth anniversary of Brexit. "We need to get rid of the red tape and the barriers that businesses face," Mr Davey added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Five years after the United Kingdom exited the European Union, polls suggest public opinion has reversed on the issue, with a majority of people now believing it was a mistake.
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EU car industry faces high energy costs, EV transition, job losses, and US tariff threats. European Commission seeks solutions to boost innovation amid fierce competition from cheaper Asian manufacturers.
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Zakia Jafri, widow of ex-Congress MP Ehsan Jafri, who was killed in the 2002 Gujarat riots, passed away at 86 in Ahmedabad. She was known for her prolonged legal.. IndiaTimes
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that the Union Budget 2025-26 will be pro-people, pro-poor, and pro-middle class under PM Narendra Modi's leadership. Finance.. IndiaTimes
Rashtrapati Bhavan condemned Sonia Gandhi's comments about President Murmu's address, describing them as in poor taste and avoidable. PM Modi and BJP leaders.. IndiaTimes
PM Modi sought special blessings from Goddess Lakshmi for the middle class and poor during the Budget session. This gesture, emphasized by President Murmu, hints.. IndiaTimes
The daughter of ex-South African president Jacob Zuma has appeared in court after being charged over her alleged involvement in July 2021 riots, which left over.. Sky News
Rwanda and South Africa hope to host an African grand prix for the first time since 1993, but several expensive obstacles stand in their way. BBC Sport
The resumption of the Census 2021 exercise, suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, appears unlikely in the coming year, with a reduced budget allocation of Rs.. IndiaTimes
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting and NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard visit the headquarters of the London Ambulance Service. Mr Streeting insists the government has “hit the ground running” since taking office and “prepared the best we can for this winter” while acknowledging the challenges with flu, Covid and norovirus. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
India and EU agreed to resume negotiations for balanced, comprehensive free trade and investment agreements which were suspended in 2013, informed Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary Vikas..
During India-EU Leaders' meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about rationale of stronger relationship of India not just with EU but with all EU member states and described India-EU strategic..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual summit with his UK counterpart Boris Johnson on May 04. Speaking on the talks between the two leaders, MEA Joint Secretary (Europe West), Sandeep Chakraborty..
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