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).