India EU Free Trade Deal Live Updates: PM Modi is hosting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa.

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal confirmed on Monday that the deal has been finalised and will be formally announced during the summit scheduled for January 27

At a function marking India’s 77th Republic Day, Israel’s Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar said his country attaches utmost importance to its ties with New Delhi, describing India as a strategic partner.