EU leaders meet Syrian President al-Sharaa in Damascus

IANS | January 9, 2026 4:13 PM

Damascus, Jan 9 (IANS) European Council President Antonio Costa and European Union (EU) chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday called on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, asserting that The EU remains strongly committed to Syria's recovery, reconstruction and civil peace.

Goyal holds talks in Brussels on key issues in India-EU free trade pact

IANS | January 9, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held high-level talks with the EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner, Maros Sefcovic, in Brussels on Friday as part of the efforts to secure a mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

India joins Weimar Triangle Format, discusses EU ties

IANS | January 7, 2026 11:50 PM

Paris, Jan 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday participated in India's inaugural engagement in the Weimar Triangle format, holding candid discussions with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, German Minister of State for Europe and Climate Action Anna Lührmann (represented by Tobias Lindner or Wadephul as mentioned), and Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski.