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'India-Europe political ties at its strongest right now'

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that political ties between Europe and India is at its strongest right now. She made the remark after the conclusion of a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the launch of a Security and Defence Partnership.

She said, "The political ties between Europe and India have never been stronger. Our scale gives us global influence, whether in trade, security or international relations. This is why India has risen to the top of global politics, a development Europe welcomes."