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EU committed to finalising its FTA with India by year-end: European Commission President

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September 18, 2025

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said the European Union (EU) is committed to finalising its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India by the end of the year.

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EU committed to finalising its FTA with India by year-end: European Commission President

"Europe is already India's biggest trading partner and we are committed to finalising our Free Trade Agreement by the end of the year. Europe is open for business. And we are ready to invest in our shared future with India," the European Commission President said.

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